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Lyford, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
557 Population 546/sq mi density
$49,883 Median Income $18,802 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $126,629 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$49,883 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lyford, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,883
34% below
$18,802 per capita
Home Value
$105,100
63% below
Zillow: $126,629
Violent Crime
336/100K
12% below
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
91% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lyford a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 6.7% (86% 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.

Safety & Crime

Lyford reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,122/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population557
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,883
Per Capita$18,802
Unemployment6.7%
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%

Crime

F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death7,682/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.