At a Glance
Median Income
$47,250
$31,037 per capita
Home Value
$183,000
Zillow: $192,886
Median Rent
$933/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
10.9% smoking rate
How Loachapoka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loachapoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loachapoka a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Loachapoka residents earn a median household income of $47,250 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,037. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,362 business establishments, including 421 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Loachapoka is $183,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,886. Median rent is $933/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
24.1% of adults in Loachapoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loachapoka has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,250
Per Capita$31,037
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$9,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,000
Rent$933
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$192,886
Housing Units107
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,894/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation632 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute58 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Loachapoka was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 421 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.