Lorain

Lorain, Ohio Overview

Lorain scores 39.9/100 overall (D), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Ohio — below the state composite of 49.1. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 77/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 8/100.

Income & Employment in Lorain

Lorain’s median income of $41,480 is 35% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.5% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%.

Safety in Lorain

Lorain’s violent crime rate of 487.5 per 100,000 runs above the Ohio average of 303. The property crime rate is 1832.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Lorain

The median home value is $123,500. Median monthly rent is $839. Renters spend 24.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Lorain

The adult obesity rate in Lorain is 42.9%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 18.5%. Residents report an average of 20.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Ohio ranks #37 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Lorain

Lorain has a high school graduation rate of 77.5%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. Local districts invest $17,947 per student, well above the national median. The city has 26 public schools serving 9,318 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Lorain

The annual average temperature in Lorain is 51.6°F. Summers average 70.4°F. Winters average 34.6°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3 inches.

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