At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$12,681 per capita
Median Rent
$635/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
26.5% smoking rate
How Lodge Grass Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lodge Grass's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lodge Grass a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lodge Grass residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,681. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Education
6.9% of adults in Lodge Grass hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lodge Grass has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population499
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density1,919/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$12,681
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$1,286M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$635
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$177,940
Housing Units125
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking26.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death25,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation3,385 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lodge Grass was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Sheridan County (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.