At a Glance
Median Income
$42,109
$28,368 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
Zillow: $127,835
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.4%
18.8% smoking rate
How Lisman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lisman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lisman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lisman residents earn a median household income of $42,109 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,368. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 249 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lisman is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,835. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
19.3% of adults in Lisman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lisman has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$42,109
Per Capita$28,368
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$408M
Avg Weekly Wage$808
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$127,835
Housing Units286
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity50.4%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation176 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute47 min
Broadband58.5%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lisman was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.