Living in Loma Linda, MO

Explore Loma Linda and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,239 Population Newton County County Town Place Type Missouri State
Overall Match7.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Loma Linda at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,239
Median Household Income$92,292
Median Home Value$275,700
Median Gross Rent$879
Median Age43.9
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home6.4%
Homeownership81.7%
Housing Vacancy9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Loma Linda is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Loma Linda Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Loma Linda and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.9 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.9 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.7 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.4 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Loma Linda

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$275,700
Median Gross Rent$879
Homeownership81.7%
Housing Vacancy9.7%
Housing Value7.8/10
Housing Stability7.4/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Loma Linda, MO

Median Household Income$92,292
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home6.4%
Employment7.8/10
Remote Work Friendly5.8/10
Income Strength8.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Loma Linda and how households are structured

Population1,239
Median Age43.9
Average Household Size2.5

Loma Linda is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Loma Linda

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Loma Linda point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High90.3°F
Average Winter Low25.0°F
Annual Rainfall47.5 in.
Annual Snowfall8.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Loma Linda

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Loma Linda is located in Newton County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Newton County.

County Intelligence

Loma Linda & Newton County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Loma Linda is located in Newton County, Missouri.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Loma Linda.

Current NarrowTheList data for Loma Linda shows a population of about 1,239. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Newton County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Loma Linda.

For someone considering a move to Loma Linda, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Grand Falls Plaza, MO 4.4 miles away Redings Mill, MO 4.6 miles away Cliff Village, MO 4.8 miles away Shoal Creek Drive, MO 5.0 miles away Leawood, MO 5.7 miles away Shoal Creek Estates, MO 5.7 miles away Dennis Acres, MO 6.2 miles away Galena, KS 6.5 miles away Peoria, OK 6.6 miles away Saginaw, MO 6.8 miles away Joplin, MO 7.8 miles away Baxter Springs, KS 8.3 miles away