At a Glance
Median Income
$40,625
$23,232 per capita
Home Value
$202,100
Zillow: $239,387
Violent Crime
322/100K
1,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
311 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lexington residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,232. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $202,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,387. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,552/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population138
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$23,232
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
B+
Home Value$202,100
Rent
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$239,387
Housing Units71
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent322/100K
Property1,552/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain13.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,459 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 24%
Commute14 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lexington was founded in 1903.
The median home in Lexington was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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