At a Glance
Median Income
$72,381
$38,065 per capita
Home Value
$202,200
Zillow: $265,830
Median Rent
$908/mo
16.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
240/100K
1,657/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Le Mars Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Le Mars's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Le Mars a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Le Mars residents earn a median household income of $72,381 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,065. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Le Mars is $202,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,830. Median rent is $908/month, with 16.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Le Mars reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,657/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Le Mars hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Le Mars has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,597
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,206/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,381
Per Capita$38,065
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,997M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,200
Rent$908
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$265,830
Housing Units4,553
Rent Burden16.6%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property1,657/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault190/100K
Burglary299/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain30.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,236 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Le Mars was founded in 1869.
The median home in Le Mars was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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