At a Glance
Median Income
$64,844
$31,408 per capita
Home Value
$174,300
Zillow: $200,640
Median Rent
$996/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Lime Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lime Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lime Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lime Ridge residents earn a median household income of $64,844 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,408. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lime Ridge is $174,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,640. Median rent is $996/month, with 42.7% 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 1972.
Education
23.9% of adults in Lime Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lime Ridge has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population871
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans0.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,844
Per Capita$31,408
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,300
Rent$996
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$200,640
Housing Units427
Rent Burden42.7%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation504 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lime Ridge was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.