At a Glance
Median Income
$91,875
$40,950 per capita
Home Value
$185,200
Zillow: $244,607
Violent Crime
78/100K
940/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr
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 $91,875 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,950. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 553 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lester is $185,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,607. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Lester reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 940/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Lester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lester has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population308
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,875
Per Capita$40,950
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,200
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$244,607
Housing Units136
Rent Burden20.8%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property940/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,409 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lester was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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