At a Glance
Median Income
$31,458
$20,321 per capita
Median Rent
$575/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
2,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Long Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Creek residents earn a median household income of $31,458 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,321. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Long Creek reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,239/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Long Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Creek has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population154
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,458
Per Capita$20,321
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$575
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$329,948
Housing Units104
Rent Burden21.6%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property2,239/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death6,071/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,743 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 18%
Commute33 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Long Creek was founded in 1891.
The median home in Long Creek was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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