At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$27,855 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
Zillow: $237,326
Median Rent
$737/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
2,449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Lynd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynd a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lynd residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,855. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lynd is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,326. Median rent is $737/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Lynd reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,449/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Lynd hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynd has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population570
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$27,855
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$2,100M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$737
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$237,326
Housing Units225
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property2,449/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,490/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,271 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lynd was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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