Lemay, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $59,026

21% lower than US avg

Home Value $139,100

51% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 19.1%

43% lower than US avg

Median Rent $879

24% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.6%

2% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.3%

64% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.9%

20% lower than US avg

How Lemay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population16,431

Median Age35.9 yrs

Density4,017/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 86%

Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+

Median Income$59,026

Per Capita$28,418

Unemployment1.3%

Poverty9.9%

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$139,100

Rent$879

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$165,698

Housing Units7,144

Rent Burden23.7%

Health

Obesity32.6%

Uninsured10.0%

Smoking19.4%

Depression27.2%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain45.6 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation466 ft (142 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+19.1%

High School+86.6%

Graduate+5.9%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute24 min

Broadband91.3%

Is Lemay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lemay receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lemay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lemay is $59,026, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lemay is $139,100, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Lemay enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Lemay has a population of 16,431 with a density of 4,017 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age is 35.9 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (86.2%), with 3.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.8% of residents, while 16.2% speak Spanish. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 15.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

16,431

Total Population

4,017

People / sq mi

35.9yrs

Median Age

8% below US avg

4.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%

Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lemay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	83.8%
	7% above US avg
Spanish	16.2%
	21% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lemay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lemay is $59,026, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,418 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 9.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lemay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$59,026
	21% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,418

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.3%
	64% below US avg
Poverty Rate	9.9%
	20% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.2 min
Drive Alone	78.9%
Public Transit	0.4%
Work from Home	9.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lemay is $139,100, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,698, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.6% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $879 (24% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 7,144 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1955. 23.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$139,100
	51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$165,698
Median List Price	$210,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$210,000
$/Sq Ft	$144
Homes Sold	18
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.6%
Price Drops	37.8%
Inventory	37

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$879
	24% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,413
Rent Burden	23.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	78.7%
Housing Units	7,144
Median Year Built	1955

Property Tax

In Lemay, 32.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.8% of residents. 33.0% have high blood pressure. 19.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.6% report binge drinking. 29.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.2% experience frequent mental distress. 10.0% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Lemay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.6%
	2% above US avg
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	33.0%
Asthma	11.3%
COPD	7.9%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.4%
	39% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.6%
Physical Inactivity	29.4%
Depression	27.2%
Mental Distress	20.2%
Physical Distress	14.7%
Short Sleep	34.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.2%
Uninsured	10.0%
	16% above US avg
Checkup Rate	74.6%
Dental Visits	57.5%

Food & Exercise

Lemay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	45.6 inches
	20% above US avg
Snowfall	7.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	466 ft (142 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density	4,017/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5334°N, 90.2793°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.0 in	Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.2 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	3.6 in
July	78°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.3 in
October	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in	Coldest

Lemay has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F — from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 91.3% of households have broadband internet access. 78.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	19.1%
	43% below US avg
High School+	86.6%
Graduate Degree+	5.9%
School Test Score	5.51

C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	4,017/sq mi
Total Area	4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	91.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.2 min
Drive Alone	78.9%
Public Transit	0.4%
Work from Home	9.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Lemay

What is the population of Lemay?

Lemay has a population of 16,431 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 4,017 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Lemay expensive to live in?

Lemay is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $59,026, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $139,100 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lemay?

Lemay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Lemay?

The job market in Lemay is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 9.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lemay?

The median home value in Lemay is $139,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,698. For renters, the median monthly rent is $879. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Lemay?

Schools in Lemay score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 19.1% of adults in Lemay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lemay?

The obesity rate in Lemay is 32.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.4% of adults are smokers. 29.4% are physically inactive. 27.2% of residents report depression. 10.0% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Lemay?

The average commute in Lemay is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lemay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lemay is 86.2% White, 3.2% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 83.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 16.2% speak Spanish. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 15.8% of residents have a disability. 90.2% have health insurance coverage.

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