At a Glance
Median Income
$45,804
$21,710 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
Zillow: $102,199
Median Rent
$688/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
71.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
22.0% smoking rate
How Lexa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lexa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lexa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lexa residents earn a median household income of $45,804 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,710. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexa is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,199. Median rent is $688/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
2.5% of adults in Lexa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
71.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexa has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population133
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,804
Per Capita$21,710
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$245M
Avg Weekly Wage$846
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$688
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$102,199
Housing Units83
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death18,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation207 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+71.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute17 min
Broadband37.7%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lexa was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.563 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.