At a Glance
Median Income
$81,336
$29,820 per capita
Home Value
$94,800
Zillow: $168,496
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
14.2% smoking rate
How Liscomb Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Liscomb's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Liscomb a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Liscomb residents earn a median household income of $81,336 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,820. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Liscomb is $94,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,496. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 20.8% 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 1960.
Education
20.1% of adults in Liscomb hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Liscomb has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population323
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,336
Per Capita$29,820
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,800
Rent$1,025
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$168,496
Housing Units161
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,006 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Liscomb was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.