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Lore City, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Noble County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
375 Population 1,136/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $22,991 per capita
$115,000 Home Value $169,173 Zillow
$857 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lore City, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,875
24% below
$22,991 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
59% below
Zillow: $169,173
Median Rent
$857/mo
26% below
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
624/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Lore City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
41%
Rent
74%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lore City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lore City residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,991. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lore City is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,173. Median rent is $857/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Lore City reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 624/100K.

Education

16.5% of adults in Lore City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lore City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population375
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density1,136/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$22,991
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$993

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$857
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$169,173
Housing Units169
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property624/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation843 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lore City was built in 1938.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.