At a Glance
Median Income
$43,281
$23,582 per capita
Home Value
$67,900
Zillow: $272,770
Median Rent
$850/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.9% smoking rate
How Lorimor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lorimor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lorimor 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
Lorimor residents earn a median household income of $43,281 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,582. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 459 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lorimor is $67,900 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,770. Median rent is $850/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
4.5% of adults in Lorimor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lorimor has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population375
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,281
Per Capita$23,582
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,900
Rent$850
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$272,770
Housing Units214
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,896/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,234 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute38 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lorimor was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.