At a Glance
Median Income
$57,348
$36,190 per capita
Home Value
$192,800
Zillow: $369,374
Median Rent
$844/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
541/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Lead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lead a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lead residents earn a median household income of $57,348 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,190. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lead is $192,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,374. Median rent is $844/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lead reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 541/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Lead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lead has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,997
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density1,455/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,348
Per Capita$36,190
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,800
Rent$844
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$369,374
Housing Units1,832
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property541/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary68/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation5,296 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lead was founded in 1876.
The median home in Lead was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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