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Lomax, IL
Village in Henderson County, Illinois.
Population
318
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
268
ZIP codes
0
Lomax and its ZIP codes
Local data for Lomax, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Lomax.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,267
1,176 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.3M
FY 2026, $9,748 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lomax, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
379
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lomax, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Lomax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarmanCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Dallas CityCity | 5.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Oak Hills, IACensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| PontoosucVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Wever, IACensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.5 |
| La HarpeCity | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| GulfportVillage | 8.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Burlington, IACity | 9.1 mi | 14.4 |
| StronghurstVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| West Burlington, IACity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| NiotaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Augusta, IACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| RaritanVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BlandinsvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Beaverdale, IACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| MediaVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lomax, IL in?
- Lomax is in Henderson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Lomax, IL?
- About 318 people live in Lomax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lomax?
- Nearby places include Carman (3.8 mi), Dallas City (5.8 mi), Oak Hills, IA (6.7 mi), Pontoosuc (8.2 mi), Wever, IA (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023