At a Glance
Median Income
$118,269
$37,726 per capita
Home Value
$271,400
Zillow: $207,595
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.4% poverty rate
How Fort Loudon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Loudon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Loudon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Loudon residents earn a median household income of $118,269 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,726. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Loudon is $271,400 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,595. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
25.9% of adults in Fort Loudon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Loudon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,044
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,269
Per Capita$37,726
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$8,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,400
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$207,595
Housing Units593
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation639 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Loudon was built in 1993.
66.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.