What are the schools like in Lisbon, IL?

Lisbon is served primarily by Newark CCSD 66. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lisbon?

The median household income in Lisbon, IL is $78,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Lisbon, IL?

Lisbon has an average high temperature of 31.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.7 inches.

Lisbon, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lisbon, IL affordable or expensive?

Lisbon's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lisbon is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $186,900 and the median rent is $1,063 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lisbon, IL?

Lisbon has a violent crime rate of 51.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 455.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lisbon, IL a Good Place to Live?

Lisbon is a small town of 272 in Illinois, with a median household income of $78,125 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Lisbon stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lisbon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lisbon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Lisbon's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lisbon costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lisbon, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$186,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,063	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lisbon's violent crime rate is 51.9 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.9 /100k

Property Crime

455.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lisbon is served primarily by Newark CCSD 66. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lisbon, IL	National Avg
School District	Newark CCSD 66	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lisbon sees average highs of 31.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 24.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lisbon, IL
Average High — January	31.2°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.8"
Annual Snowfall	24.7"

Demographics

Metric	Lisbon, IL	National Avg
Population	272	—
Median Age	31.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plattville, IL 5 mi Morris, IL 7 mi Newark, IL 8 mi Minooka, IL 9 mi Millington, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lisbon

Lisbon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60541

Lisbon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon, IL affordable or expensive?

Lisbon's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lisbon roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $186,900 and median rent is $1,063/month.

What is the crime rate in Lisbon, IL?

Lisbon's violent crime rate is 51.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 455.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lisbon?

Public schools in Lisbon are operated by Newark CCSD 66. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lisbon, IL a good place to live?

Lisbon, IL has a population of 272, a median household income of $78,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lisbon?

Lisbon averages 31.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 24.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lisbon?

Lisbon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60541.

What is the population of Lisbon?

The population of Lisbon, Illinois is 272 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lisbon?

Key numbers for living in Lisbon: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $186,900, median household income $78,125, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lisbon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.