At a Glance
Median Income
$69,063
$37,103 per capita
Home Value
$173,100
Zillow: $510,854
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.7% smoking rate
How Lipan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lipan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lipan 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
Lipan residents earn a median household income of $69,063 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,103. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,279 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lipan is $173,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,854. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
18.1% of adults in Lipan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lipan has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population446
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,063
Per Capita$37,103
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$2,487M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,100
Rent$1,175
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$510,854
Housing Units184
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,986/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation923 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lipan was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.