At a Glance
Median Income
$64,167
$21,220 per capita
Home Value
$115,300
Zillow: $75,178
Violent Crime
139/100K
2,607/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Lasker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lasker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lasker a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lasker residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,220. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lasker is $115,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,178. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Lasker reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,607/100K.
Education
4.9% of adults in Lasker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lasker has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population169
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$21,220
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$739M
Avg Weekly Wage$951
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,300
Rent
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$75,178
Housing Units62
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property2,607/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation86 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lasker was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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