At a Glance
Median Income
$80,000
$25,542 per capita
Median Rent
$856/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
35.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.5% smoking rate
How Lexington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lexington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lexington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lexington residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,542. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 249 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Education
33.0% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population470
Median Age16.0 yrs
Density855/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$25,542
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.5%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$856
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$299,671
Housing Units128
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation689 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lexington was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.