At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$37,287 per capita
Home Value
$99,600
Zillow: $185,159
Median Rent
$950/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.3% smoking rate
How Lostant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lostant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lostant a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lostant residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,287. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lostant is $99,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,159. Median rent is $950/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
14.7% of adults in Lostant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lostant has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population402
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$37,287
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,600
Rent$950
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$185,159
Housing Units187
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation691 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lostant was founded in 1861.
The median home in Lostant was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.