At a Glance
Median Income
$53,333
$29,469 per capita
Home Value
$118,300
Zillow: $351,142
Median Rent
$663/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12.9% smoking rate
How Lometa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lometa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lometa 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
Lometa residents earn a median household income of $53,333 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,469. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lometa is $118,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,142. Median rent is $663/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
21.3% of adults in Lometa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lometa has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population787
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,333
Per Capita$29,469
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$766M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,300
Rent$663
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$351,142
Housing Units320
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain32.6 in/yr
Elevation1,485 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lometa was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.