Lomax, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
321 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$405 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$656 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Henderson County
1
Burlington Urban Area
5
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Henderson County
1
Burlington Urban Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 2 6 29
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 7 28

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 6%

Schools

Dallas City Elem School
6 miles, W 1.9 star
Black Hawk Elementary School
7 miles, N 3.2 star
Edward Stone Middle School
8 miles, N 3.7 star
Great River Christian School
8 miles, N 5 star

Colleges

Southeastern Community College
11 miles, N 1.4 star
Western Illinois University
25 miles, SE 2.3 star
Monmouth College
28 miles, E 2.3 star

Hospitals

Great River Medical Center
10 miles, N 3.2 star
Fort Madison Community Hospital
16 miles, W 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SW 4.1 star
Blessing Hospital
24 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
61 miles, NE 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
90 miles, N 1.4 star