At a Glance
Median Income
$49,883
$18,802 per capita
Home Value
$105,100
Zillow: $126,629
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
22.4% smoking rate
How Lyford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyford 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
Lyford residents earn a median household income of $49,883 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,802. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyford is $105,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,629. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
3.0% of adults in Lyford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population557
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$49,883
Per Capita$18,802
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$534M
Avg Weekly Wage$817
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,100
Rent
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$126,629
Housing Units147
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death7,682/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation546 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute39 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyford was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.