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Lorimor, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
375
Population
872/sq mi density
$43,281
Median Income
$23,582 per capita
$67,900
Home Value
$229,304 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
217
Violent Crime/100K
1,598 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,281 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,900 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$67,900
76% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
214
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$67,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$229,304
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.1%
Owner-Occupied
34.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$850/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $67,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,304 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 214 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |