At a Glance
Median Income
$38,413
$24,561 per capita
Home Value
$73,200
Zillow: $122,779
Median Rent
$408/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
15.5% smoking rate
How Limestone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Limestone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Limestone a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Limestone residents earn a median household income of $38,413 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,561. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,778 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Limestone is $73,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,779. Median rent is $408/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
13.9% of adults in Limestone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Limestone has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population383
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,413
Per Capita$24,561
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$3,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,200
Rent$408
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$122,779
Housing Units197
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation1,401 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Limestone was founded in 1877.
The median home in Limestone was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.