At a Glance
Median Income
$41,811
$22,600 per capita
Home Value
$59,400
Zillow: $127,133
Median Rent
$767/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
339/100K
2,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Lynn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynn 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
Lynn residents earn a median household income of $41,811 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,600. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lynn is $59,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,133. Median rent is $767/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lynn reports 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,935/100K.
Education
6.8% of adults in Lynn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynn has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population821
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,811
Per Capita$22,600
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$1,141M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,400
Rent$767
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$127,133
Housing Units440
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent339/100K
Property2,935/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death12,031/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain66.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation707 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute29 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lynn was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
43.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.