At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$30,926 per capita
Home Value
$32,700
Zillow: $101,625
Median Rent
$970/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
16.8% smoking rate
How Lefors Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lefors's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lefors a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lefors residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,926. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lefors is $32,700 , 88% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,625. Median rent is $970/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
22.9% of adults in Lefors hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lefors has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population443
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,136/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$30,926
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$1,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,157
Housing
A+
Home Value$32,700
Rent$970
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$101,625
Housing Units226
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation2,829 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lefors was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.