At a Glance
Median Income
$37,014
$33,071 per capita
Home Value
$58,500
Zillow: $182,292
Median Rent
$573/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
16.4% smoking rate
How Lynch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynch a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lynch residents earn a median household income of $37,014 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,071. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lynch is $58,500 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,292. Median rent is $573/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
27.4% of adults in Lynch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynch has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans18.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$37,014
Per Capita$33,071
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$140M
Avg Weekly Wage$711
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,500
Rent$573
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$182,292
Housing Units180
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,953/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation1,410 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lynch was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.