Lorimor is a small town of 359 in Iowa, with a median household income of $36,563
and a 12.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lorimor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lorimor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lorimor city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.6
Lorimor's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lorimor costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lorimor, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$71,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$781
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lorimor's violent crime rate is 212.4 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
212.4 /100k
Property Crime
874.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Lorimor, IA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lorimor sees average highs of 29.9°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.7 inches of snow per year.
Lorimor's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lorimor roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $71,300 and median rent is $781/month.
Lorimor's violent crime rate is 212.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 874.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Lorimor, IA has a population of 359, a median household income of $36,563, and an unemployment rate of 12.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lorimor averages 29.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
with about 27.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lorimor, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50149.
The population of Lorimor, Iowa is 359 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lorimor: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $71,300, median household income $36,563, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lorimor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
