At a Glance
Median Income
$18,472
$12,063 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
68.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
48.1%
37.9% smoking rate
How Low Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Low Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Low Mountain a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Low Mountain residents earn a median household income of $18,472 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,063. 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Low Mountain is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
3.1% of adults in Low Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Low Mountain has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population567
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$18,472
Per Capita$12,063
Unemployment
Poverty35.0%
County GDP$4,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
C+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$1,108
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units264
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity48.1%
Diabetes22.0%
Smoking37.9%
Heart Disease11.4%
Premature Death21,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation6,159 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband42.4%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Low Mountain was built in 1992.
46.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.