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Lisbon, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,782 Population 837/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $51,803 per capita
$202,600 Home Value $295,228 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 1,326 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,600 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lisbon, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,125
11% above
$51,803 per capita
Home Value
$202,600
28% below
Zillow: $295,228
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
1,326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
111%
Home Value
72%
Rent
68%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lisbon 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

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 0.8% (78% 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 $295,228. 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.

Safety & Crime

Lisbon reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,326/100K.

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 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,782
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$51,803
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$811M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,600
Rent$792
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$295,228
Housing Units763
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property1,326/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,019/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.