At a Glance
Median Income
$38,333
$27,253 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $226,370
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.0% smoking rate
How Lehr Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lehr's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lehr 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
Lehr residents earn a median household income of $38,333 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,253. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 141 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lehr is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,370. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
15.8% of adults in Lehr hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lehr has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,333
Per Capita$27,253
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$152M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$226,370
Housing Units104
Rent Burden16.3%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,582/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation2,062 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute11 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed219 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Lehr was founded in 1898.
The median home in Lehr was built in 1949.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 219 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.