At a Glance
Median Income
$106,419
$42,578 per capita
Home Value
$220,600
Zillow: $179,330
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Lost Nation Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lost Nation's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lost Nation a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lost Nation residents earn a median household income of $106,419 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,578. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lost Nation is $220,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,330. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
32.9% of adults in Lost Nation hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lost Nation has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population727
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,419
Per Capita$42,578
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$179,330
Housing Units351
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation746 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lost Nation was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.