At a Glance
Median Income
$63,056
$27,744 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $138,872
Median Rent
$819/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
7.4% poverty rate
How Lilly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lilly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lilly a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lilly residents earn a median household income of $63,056 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,744. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lilly is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,872. Median rent is $819/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
14.6% of adults in Lilly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lilly has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population785
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,539/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,056
Per Capita$27,744
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$819
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$138,872
Housing Units392
Rent Burden39.2%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,898 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Lilly was founded in 1806.
The median home in Lilly was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.