At a Glance
Median Income
$77,679
$24,438 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
Zillow: $258,296
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
17.4% smoking rate
How Lester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lester 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
Lester residents earn a median household income of $77,679 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,438. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,558 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lester is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,296. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
16.7% of adults in Lester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lester has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$77,679
Per Capita$24,438
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$3,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$258,296
Housing Units53
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation813 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute43 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lester was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.