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Lindsey, OH

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Lindsey is a small town in Ohio with a population of 359. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
359 Population 230/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $29,777 per capita
$147,300 Home Value $171,377 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,300 home value, $720/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,375
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $147,300
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $720
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

How Lindsey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population359
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density230/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$29,777
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$4,099M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,300
Rent$720
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$171,377
Housing Units200
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking13.9%
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation618 ft (188 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.6%
Libraries5

Is Lindsey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lindsey receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lindsey stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lindsey is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lindsey is $147,300, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lindsey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lindsey has a population of 359 with a density of 230 people per square mile. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

359
Total Population
230
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lindsey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lindsey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lindsey is $59,375, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Lindsey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,375
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,777
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
IRS Avg AGI$58,958

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,468
County GDP$4,099M

Business (County)

Restaurants122
Healthcare162
Retail183
Manufacturing99

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,475
1% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lindsey is $147,300, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $171,377.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,300
48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$171,377

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$720
38% below US avg
Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%
Housing Units200
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,475
1% below US avg
Effective Rate2.36%
In Lindsey, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 13.9% are current smokers. 25.7% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lindsey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.9%
1% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress11.9%
Short Sleep38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.8%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.3%
Dental Visits66.0%
Premature Death9,229/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access81.1%
Healthcare Facilities162
Lindsey has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.9 inches
8% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation618 ft (188 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates41.4217°N, 83.2210°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39143
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.9-point margin. 76.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65%
D 34.1%

Winner: Republican by 30.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
29% below US avg
High School+90.7%
Graduate Degree+7.3%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density230/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.6%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities162
Restaurants122
Retail Stores183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.7%

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