At a Glance
Median Income
$38,125
$32,040 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $169,019
Median Rent
$536/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.2% smoking rate
How Lodgepole Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lodgepole's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lodgepole a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lodgepole residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,040. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lodgepole is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,019. Median rent is $536/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
11.9% of adults in Lodgepole hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lodgepole has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population221
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$32,040
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$88M
Avg Weekly Wage$761
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$536
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$169,019
Housing Units186
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation3,833 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lodgepole was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.