Illinois
Lostant is a small town in Illinois with a population of 402. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lostant receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lostant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lostant is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Lostant is $99,600, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lostant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,750 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,287 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,339 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,934 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 165 |
| County GDP | $428M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.61% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $99,600 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,239 |
| $/Sq Ft | $104 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.9% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.61% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 691 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1253°N, 89.0668°W |
| County FIPS | 17155 |
Winner: Republican by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.9% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |