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Lorimor, IA
City in Union County, Iowa.
Population
319
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
739
ZIP codes
0
Lorimor and its ZIP codes
Lorimor at a glance
- Lorimor is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Lorimor, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Lorimor.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,186
5,822 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,805
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.1M
FY 2026, $7,424 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lorimor, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lorimor, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Lorimor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThayerCity | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| MurrayCity | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| MacksburgCity | 9.1 mi | 2 |
| East PeruCity | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
| AftonCity | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| TruroCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| ArispeCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WintersetCity | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| OsceolaCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| CrestonCity | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| St. CharlesCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| New VirginiaCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| PattersonCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Shannon CityCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Sun Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| OrientCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lorimor, IA in?
- Lorimor is in Union County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Lorimor, IA?
- About 319 people live in Lorimor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lorimor?
- Nearby places include Thayer (6.7 mi), Murray (8.1 mi), Macksburg (9.1 mi), East Peru (9.5 mi), Afton (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023