At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$35,348 per capita
Home Value
$139,400
Zillow: $289,514
Median Rent
$594/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.8% smoking rate
How Lynnville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynnville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynnville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lynnville residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,348. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lynnville is $139,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,514. Median rent is $594/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
18.0% of adults in Lynnville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynnville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population557
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$35,348
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,400
Rent$594
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$289,514
Housing Units218
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation819 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lynnville was founded in 1856.
The median home in Lynnville was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.