At a Glance
Median Income
$42,679
$16,169 per capita
Home Value
$17,500
Zillow: $107,785
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
17.9% smoking rate
How Lost Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lost Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lost Springs 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
Lost Springs residents earn a median household income of $42,679 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,169. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 168 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lost Springs is $17,500 , 94% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,785. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
8.6% of adults in Lost Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lost Springs has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density223/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,679
Per Capita$16,169
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$770
Housing
A+
Home Value$17,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$107,785
Housing Units30
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation1,489 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lost Springs was founded in 1859.
The median home in Lost Springs was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.