LoraineIL
A town of 289, settled in 1871.
Is Loraine a good place to live?
9.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Loraine, against 29% in Illinois’ towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Loraine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
289 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Loraine: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Loraine, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Loraine.
Loraine has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
At $59,000, Loraine’s median household income is below both Illinois’ towns ($83,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). The average trip to work in Loraine is 28 minutes. The top destinations are Quincy (40%), Ellington Township (14%) and Mendon (5%).
| Loraine | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Loraine has four seasons and pleasant summers
Loraine has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 18° and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Loraine is
Loraine beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 20% of adults binge drink in Loraine.
| Loraine | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 78% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| What stands out | Loraine | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.6% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.8% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Loraine faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Loraine | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $673 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Paulton Park | 0.1 mi | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Loraine
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Loraine; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Loraine residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Loraine for work
Where Loraine’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Loraine
Village in Illinois, US
Loraine is a village in Adams County, Illinois, United States. The population was 300 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62349
Questions about Loraine
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Loraine, IL a good place to live?
Loraine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.