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Lorimor, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County
Lorimor, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lorimor a Good Place to Live?
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 3.6% (0% below 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 $229,304. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lorimor reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,598/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.