At a Glance
Median Income
$42,415
$22,452 per capita
Home Value
$98,700
Zillow: $116,614
Median Rent
$785/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,095/100K
7,572/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Lanett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lanett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lanett a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lanett residents earn a median household income of $42,415 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,452. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 779 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lanett is $98,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,614. Median rent is $785/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Lanett reports 1,095 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 188% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,572/100K. The murder rate is 15.4/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Lanett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lanett has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,854
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,098/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,415
Per Capita$22,452
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,240M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,700
Rent$785
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$116,614
Housing Units2,967
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,095/100K
Property7,572/100K
Murder15.4/100K
Assault817/100K
Burglary1,758/100K
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,569/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation587 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lanett was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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