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Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Lossiemouth is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 7,620. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
7,620 Population 6/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$43,108 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,108 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$255,123 home value, $1,078/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,620
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,108
Per Capita$43,108
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$255,123
Rent$1,078
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units3,048

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population7,620
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates57.7214°, -3.2834°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$43,108
Median Age40.6 years

About Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 7,620. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Lossiemouth has a population of 7,620 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

7,620
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,231.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Lossiemouth vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Lossiemouth is $43,108, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,108. The average weekly wage is $829, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 693 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lossiemouth vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$43,108
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$43,108
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)693

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lossiemouth is $255,123, 9% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,078 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,048 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$255,123
9% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,078
7% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units3,048

Property Tax

Climate in Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.4° 49.6
Feb 4.5°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7.5° 43.5
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 39.6
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.2° / 11.4° 42.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 50.7
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.7° 61.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.4° 60.3
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 11° / 17.8° 66.8
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 9.2° / 16.2° 66.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.8° 71.8
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.5° 56.9
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.3° / 7.2° 54.4
Lossiemouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates57.7214°N, 3.2834°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 8, 2006.

Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 142 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 132 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 63 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Lossiemouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.6").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area1,231.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Lossiemouth

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lossiemouth High School
Hythehill Primary School
St Gerardine Primary School
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Radio Stations near Lossiemouth

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lossiemouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burghead Museum
Elgin Cathedral Museum
Elgin Motor Museum
Elgin Museum
Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre
WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre

Libraries in Lossiemouth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burghead Library0.0
Dunbarney House0.0
Elgin Library0.0

Hotels in Lossiemouth

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Firth Hotel & Restaurant
Poseidon's Inn
Stotfield House Hotel
The Skerry Brae

Restaurants in Lossiemouth

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1629
Guidi's Restaurant and Ice Cream Bar
Harbour Lights
The Beach Bar & Restaurant Moray

Cafes in Lossiemouth

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Covesea Cafe
Gulays Patisserie
The Beach Hut
The Sandwich Bar

Monuments in Lossiemouth

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross

Clinics in Lossiemouth

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moray Coast Health Centre
Station Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Lossiemouth

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moray Coast Vet Group

Gas Stations in Lossiemouth

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #12463778804

Golf Courses in Lossiemouth

4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Covesea Links
Golf Dedication Centre Pitch & Putt
Gordonstoun Golf Course
Moray Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Lossiemouth

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lossiemouth

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Wick John O'Groats AirportWICMedium Airport
Aboyne AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballone Castle AirstripSmall Airport
Boyndie AirstripSmall Airport
Dornoch AirfieldSmall Airport
Easter AirfieldSmall Airport
Easterton Glider FieldSmall Airport
Feshiebridge Glider FieldSmall Airport
Insch AirstripSmall Airport
Shempston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Tain Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Tullochgribban-High AirstripSmall Airport
Viewfield AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lossiemouth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lossiemouth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lossiemouth

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lossiemouth Baptist Church
Lossiemouth United Free Church
St Aiden's Church
St. Columba's Catholic Church
St. Gerardine's High Church
St. James' Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lossiemouth

What is the population of Lossiemouth?

Lossiemouth has a population of 7,620 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Lossiemouth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,108, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $255,123 (9% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lossiemouth?

Lossiemouth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

How is the job market in Lossiemouth?

Lossiemouth has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $829. There are 693 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lossiemouth?

The median home value in Lossiemouth is $255,123. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,078. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Lossiemouth?

50.0% of adults in Lossiemouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Lossiemouth?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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