At a Glance
Median Income
$51,875
$25,388 per capita
Home Value
$81,400
Zillow: $99,520
Median Rent
$825/mo
46.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.4% smoking rate
How Lomax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lomax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lomax 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
Lomax residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,388. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lomax is $81,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,520. Median rent is $825/month, with 46.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
16.7% of adults in Lomax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lomax has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$25,388
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$2,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,400
Rent$825
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$99,520
Housing Units157
Rent Burden46.7%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation545 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lomax was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.