At a Glance
Home Value
$82,200
Zillow: $104,719
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
13.9% smoking rate
How Lipscomb Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lipscomb's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lipscomb a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lipscomb is $82,200 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,719. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
18.8% of adults in Lipscomb hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lipscomb has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population70
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,249
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$624M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
Home Value$82,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$104,719
Housing Units35
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation2,464 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lipscomb was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.