At a Glance
Median Income
$65,486
$25,236 per capita
Home Value
$92,600
Zillow: $375,270
Median Rent
$775/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
29.0% smoking rate
How LeChee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows LeChee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is LeChee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LeChee residents earn a median household income of $65,486 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,236. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 438 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in LeChee is $92,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,270. Median rent is $775/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
10.8% of adults in LeChee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
LeChee has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,307
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,486
Per Capita$25,236
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,600
Rent$775
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$375,270
Housing Units473
Rent Burden17.9%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking29.0%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death7,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain6.1 in/yr
Elevation4,577 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in LeChee was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (109 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.