At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$23,702 per capita
Home Value
$52,500
Zillow: $71,196
Violent Crime
0/100K
400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Lookeba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lookeba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lookeba 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
Lookeba residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,702. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 620 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lookeba is $52,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,196. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lookeba reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 400/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Lookeba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lookeba has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans71.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$23,702
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$1,235M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,500
Rent
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$71,196
Housing Units52
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property400/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,342 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband37.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lookeba was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.