What are the schools like in Lisbon, LA?

Lisbon is served primarily by Claiborne Parish. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Lisbon?

The median household income in Lisbon, LA is $52,969 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Lisbon, LA?

Lisbon has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

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

Lisbon has a violent crime rate of 185.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 351.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lisbon, LA a Good Place to Live?

Lisbon is a small town of 266 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $52,969 and a 5.0% unemployment rate.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lisbon metro area.

Metric	Lisbon, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$66,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,969	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lisbon's violent crime rate is 185.1 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

185.1 /100k

Property Crime

351.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lisbon is served primarily by Claiborne Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lisbon, LA	National Avg
School District	Claiborne Parish	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lisbon sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lisbon, LA
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	57.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Lisbon, LA	National Avg
Population	266	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	51.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	47.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lisbon

Lisbon, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

71040 71048

Lisbon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon, LA affordable or expensive?

Lisbon has a median home value of $66,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $52,969.

What is the crime rate in Lisbon, LA?

Lisbon's violent crime rate is 185.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 351.0 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 Claiborne Parish. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lisbon, LA a good place to live?

Lisbon, LA has a population of 266, a median household income of $52,969, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 55.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lisbon?

Lisbon, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 71040, 71048.

What is the population of Lisbon?

The population of Lisbon, Louisiana is 266 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lisbon?

Key numbers for living in Lisbon: median home $66,300, median household income $52,969, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.