Lisbon, IA

Lisbon, Iowa

Lisbon, Iowa, in Linn county, is 14 miles SE of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 192 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Lisbon contains a population of approximately 1,898.

The People and Families of Lisbon

In Lisbon, about 65% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Lisbon.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lisbon had a median family income of $55,583. The typical family in Lisbon is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Lisbon have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Lisbon, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Lisbon.

Lisbon Housing

Lisbon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Lisbon, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lisbon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Lisbon, IA

Comparing Lisbon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Lisbon Almanac

Lisbon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lisbon Public Libraries

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Lisbon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lisbon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lisbon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Lisbon High Schools (2004)

LISBON HIGH SCHOOL
235 W SCHOOL ST
319-455-2106
Serves 169 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Lisbon Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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