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Lisbon, IA
City in Linn County, Iowa.
Population
1,714
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
806
ZIP codes
0
Lisbon and its ZIP codes
Lisbon at a glance
- Lisbon is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 191st most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $93,906 a year, 25% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,700 (6% above Iowa) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Lisbon, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lisbon, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,906
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$219,700
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (695), Irish Americans (238), Norwegian Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Lisbon.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,464
125,508 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,525
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $10,633 per person
How people get to work
Lisbon, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lisbon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,284
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
655
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lisbon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Lisbon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount VernonCity | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| MechanicsvilleCity | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MartelleCity | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| BertramCity | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| SolonCity | 9.4 mi | 1.6 |
| SpringvilleCity | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| MorleyCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ElyCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| StanwoodCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| MarionCity | 13 mi | 18 |
| Stone CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| OlinCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| ShueyvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| AnamosaCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Cedar RapidsCity | 15 mi | 74.6 |
| North LibertyCity | 16 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lisbon, IA in?
- Lisbon is in Linn County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Lisbon, IA?
- About 1,714 people live in Lisbon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lisbon?
- Nearby places include Mount Vernon (1.7 mi), Mechanicsville (7.2 mi), Martelle (7.4 mi), Bertram (7.8 mi), Solon (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023