At a Glance
Median Income
$55,750
$23,164 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $79,389
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Lorraine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lorraine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lorraine a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lorraine residents earn a median household income of $55,750 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,164. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lorraine is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,389. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Lorraine reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
3.3% of adults in Lorraine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lorraine has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population152
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density608/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,750
Per Capita$23,164
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$310M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$79,389
Housing Units78
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,284/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain30.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,791 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lorraine was built in 1940.
25.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.