At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$51,803 per capita
Home Value
$202,600
Zillow: $311,581
Median Rent
$792/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.1% smoking rate
How Lisbon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lisbon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lisbon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lisbon residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,803. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lisbon is $202,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,581. Median rent is $792/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
25.7% of adults in Lisbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lisbon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,782
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$51,803
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$811M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,600
Rent$792
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$311,581
Housing Units763
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,019/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation840 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Lisbon was founded in 1851.
The median home in Lisbon was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.