Lexington, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Lexington, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Lexington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lexington residents earn a median household income of $70,134 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,328. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $153,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,398. Median rent is $713/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,118/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.