At a Glance
Median Income
$58,824
$36,608 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
Zillow: $140,625
Median Rent
$633/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.9% smoking rate
How Lehigh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lehigh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lehigh 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
Lehigh residents earn a median household income of $58,824 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,608. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lehigh is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,625. Median rent is $633/month, with 22.5% 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 1953.
Education
11.2% of adults in Lehigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lehigh has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population354
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,824
Per Capita$36,608
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$2,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$633
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$140,625
Housing Units195
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,060 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Lehigh was founded in 1855.
The median home in Lehigh was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.