Median Income $56,855

24% lower than US avg

Home Value $88,100

69% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 6.9%

80% lower than US avg

Median Rent $629

46% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.9%

18% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.0%

17% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.7%

62% lower than US avg

How Loraine Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population407

Median Age48.6 yrs

Density485/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans7.3%

Economy

Median Income$56,855

Per Capita$28,798

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty4.7%

County GDP$824M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$88,100

Rent$629

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units179

Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity37.9%

Uninsured7.7%

Smoking15.2%

Depression24.2%

Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Sunny Days282/yr

Elevation641 ft (195 m)

Education

Bachelor's+6.9%

High School+88.9%

Graduate+2.2%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%

Commute26 min

Broadband67.8%

Libraries8

Is Loraine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Loraine receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Loraine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Loraine is $56,855, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Loraine is $88,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Loraine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Loraine has a population of 407 with a density of 485 people per square mile. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 2.9% Black.

Population

407

Total Population

485

People / sq mi

48.6yrs

Median Age

25% above US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%

Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Loraine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.1%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	0.9%
	93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Loraine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Loraine is $56,855, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Loraine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$56,855
	24% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,798
Avg Weekly Wage	$881
IRS Avg AGI	$72,288

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.7%
	62% below US avg
Establishments (County)	412
County GDP	$824M

Business (County)

Restaurants	37
Healthcare	25
Retail	63
Manufacturing	19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,612
	3% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	4.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.3 min
Drive Alone	81.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Loraine is $88,100, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $629 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$88,100
	69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft	$45
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	95.0%
Price Drops	0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$629
	46% below US avg
Rent Burden	22.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	84.5%
Housing Units	179
Median Year Built	1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,612
	3% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.10%

In Loraine, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Loraine vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.9%
	18% above US avg
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart Disease	5.3%
High Blood Pressure	31.0%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	6.6%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.2%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	21.4%
Physical Inactivity	22.2%
Depression	24.2%
Mental Distress	18.7%
Physical Distress	12.6%
Short Sleep	38.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.0%
Uninsured	7.7%
	10% below US avg
Checkup Rate	75.2%
Dental Visits	58.4%
Premature Death	7,758/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.1/10
Exercise Access	55.6%
Healthcare Facilities	25

Loraine has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.0°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	641 ft (195 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	485/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1526°N, 91.2215°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17067

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50-point margin. 67.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%

D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 50 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	6.9%
	80% below US avg
High School+	88.9%
Graduate Degree+	2.2%
School Test Score	5.34

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	485/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	67.8%
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	25
Restaurants	37
Retail Stores	63

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.3 min
Drive Alone	81.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.0%

Loraine, IL

How Loraine Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Loraine a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Loraine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Loraine vs U.S. Average

Income: Loraine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Loraine vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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