At a Glance
Violent Crime
69/100K
3,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
75.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Lancaster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lancaster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lancaster a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Lancaster reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,093/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$679M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$322,726
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property3,093/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,856/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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