At a Glance
Median Income
$45,250
$28,514 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $141,118
Median Rent
$609/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
16.1% smoking rate
How Lytton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lytton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lytton 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
Lytton residents earn a median household income of $45,250 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,514. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lytton is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,118. Median rent is $609/month, with 18.9% 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 1952.
Education
14.9% of adults in Lytton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lytton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population325
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,413/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,250
Per Capita$28,514
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$609
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$141,118
Housing Units138
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,226 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lytton was founded in 1900.
The median home in Lytton was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.