Lismore, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
259 Population 740/sq mi density
$58,490 Median Income $29,093 per capita
$48,900 Home Value $240,607 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,490 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,900 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lismore, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,490
22% below
$29,093 per capita
Home Value
$48,900
83% below
Zillow: $240,607
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Lismore Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lismore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
17%
Rent
77%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lismore a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lismore residents earn a median household income of $58,490 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,093. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lismore is $48,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,607. Median rent is $900/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

8.0% of adults in Lismore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lismore has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population259
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,490
Per Capita$29,093
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,900
Rent$900
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$240,607
Housing Units203
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,329/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation1,691 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lismore was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.