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Lorraine, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellsworth County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
152 Population 608/sq mi density
$55,750 Median Income $23,164 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $79,389 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,750 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lorraine, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,750
26% below
$23,164 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
82% below
Zillow: $79,389
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
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)

Income
74%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
0%
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.