Median Income
$53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value
$108,800
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.7%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$871
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.5%
7% lower than US avg
How Loami Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population830
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density822/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$30,274
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$15,669M
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,800
Rent$871
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$195,499
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity38.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation628 ft (191 m)
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+87.7%
School Score5.34
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries13
Is Loami a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Loami receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Loami offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Loami is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Loami is $108,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Climate & Weather
Loami experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 16.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Loami has a population of 830 with a density of 822 people per square mile. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 2.7% Hispanic.
Population
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
The median household income in Loami is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $30,274 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.69% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
The median home value in Loami is $108,800, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $871 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,499.
Home Values
| Census Median | $108,800 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,499 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 28.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 6.69% |
In Loami, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Loami vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 87.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
Loami has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 16.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 822/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6741°N, 89.8479°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 17167 |