At a Glance
Median Income
$34,000
$32,871 per capita
Home Value
$31,700
Zillow: $147,958
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Ledyard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ledyard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ledyard a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ledyard residents earn a median household income of $34,000 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,871. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ledyard is $31,700 , 89% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,958. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
26.7% of adults in Ledyard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ledyard has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population114
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,000
Per Capita$32,871
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$31,700
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$147,958
Housing Units72
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,364/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Ledyard was founded in 1884.
The median home in Ledyard was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.