Loraine, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Mitchell County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
702 Population 675/sq mi density
$34,605 Median Income $20,311 per capita
$57,800 Home Value $99,312 Zillow
$367 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,605 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,800 home value, $367/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Loraine, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,605
54% below
$20,311 per capita
Home Value
$57,800
79% below
Zillow: $99,312
Median Rent
$367/mo
68% below
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Loraine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Loraine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
46%
Home Value
21%
Rent
32%
Poverty
241%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Loraine a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Loraine residents earn a median household income of $34,605 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,311. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Loraine is $57,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,312. Median rent is $367/month, with 37.8% 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 1956.

Education

5.3% of adults in Loraine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Loraine has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population702
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,605
Per Capita$20,311
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,800
Rent$367
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$99,312
Housing Units303
Rent Burden37.8%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,322/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation2,281 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Loraine was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.