At a Glance
Median Income
$66,838
$33,166 per capita
Home Value
$316,700
Zillow: $370,501
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
15.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
3,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Loa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Loa residents earn a median household income of $66,838 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,166. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Loa is $316,700 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,501. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 15.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Loa reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,772/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Loa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loa has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population597
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density628/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,838
Per Capita$33,166
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A
Home Value$316,700
Rent$1,080
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$370,501
Housing Units285
Rent Burden15.3%
Crime
F
Violent79/100K
Property3,772/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,074 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Loa was founded in 1878.
The median home in Loa was built in 1989.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (93 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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