At a Glance
Home Value
$97,900
Zillow: $156,510
Violent Crime
546/100K
4,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lorraine is $97,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,510. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Lorraine reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,627/100K.
Education
38.3% of adults in Lorraine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lorraine has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$31,315
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
Home Value$97,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$156,510
Housing Units54
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent546/100K
Property4,627/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,010 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband33.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lorraine was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.