At a Glance
Median Income
$78,958
$21,771 per capita
Home Value
$137,000
Zillow: $213,264
Median Rent
$850/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
17.0% smoking rate
How Lattimore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lattimore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lattimore a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lattimore residents earn a median household income of $78,958 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,771. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lattimore is $137,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,264. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
10.1% of adults in Lattimore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lattimore has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population549
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,958
Per Capita$21,771
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,000
Rent$850
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$213,264
Housing Units122
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation908 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lattimore was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.