Living Hope Global Methodist Church (formerly Lisbon United Methodist Church) is located in Lisbon, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

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About Lisbon

City in Iowa, United States

1851Established

2,233Population

2.1 sq miArea

863 ftElevation

Lisbon is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States, adjacent to the city of Mount Vernon. The population was 2,233 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code52253

Area code319

Living in Lisbon

Housing in Lisbon

$312K▲ 4.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lisbon home is worth about $312,000, up 4.3% in a year, 30% above the Iowa typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Lisbon

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Most working residents leave Lisbon for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Cedar Rapids (33%), Mount Vernon (18%) and Iowa City (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Cedar Rapids

33%

Mount Vernon

18%

Iowa City

Marion

7%Work in townlive and work in Lisbon 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 594Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Lisbon

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Iowa

9better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.2%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · better 5.3%Fewer uninsured adultsIA 7.3% · better

Care nearby

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids · 14.1 mi · ER

Eastern Iowa Health Center Pharmacy & Walk-In CareCedar Rapids · 14.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lisbon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lisbon →

Natural hazards in Lisbon

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

2Does Lisbon flood?paid flood claims since 2014 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Lisbon

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lisbon →

Climate in Lisbon

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Lisbon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 15°Winter

60° / 38°Spring

82° / 61°Summer

61° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Lisbon get?About 34 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 13, with the last in spring around Apr 27.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lisbon →

Schools in Lisbon

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School Grade A-

The public schools Lisbon’s kids attend outperform 76% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictLisbon Comm School DistrictSchools2

Lisbon Elementary School B-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 461 students Lisbon Secondary School AHigh · Grades 7–12 · 301 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.