At a Glance
Median Income
$65,694
$47,072 per capita
Home Value
$190,700
Zillow: $309,800
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
15.7% smoking rate
How Loyalton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loyalton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loyalton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Loyalton residents earn a median household income of $65,694 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,072. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Loyalton is $190,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,800. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
22.6% of adults in Loyalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loyalton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population830
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density2,306/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,694
Per Capita$47,072
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,700
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$309,800
Housing Units426
Rent Burden48.1%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death4,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation4,946 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Loyalton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.