At a Glance
Median Income
$95,000
$36,351 per capita
Home Value
$59,000
Zillow: $378,929
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
17.1% smoking rate
How Luzerne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Luzerne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Luzerne a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luzerne residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,351. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luzerne is $59,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,929. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.5% of adults in Luzerne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luzerne 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 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,077/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$36,351
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,000
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$378,929
Housing Units48
Rent Burden20.5%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,417/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation895 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Luzerne was founded in 1868.
The median home in Luzerne was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.