Median Income
$79,375
6% higher than US avg
Home Value
$139,100
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.2%
2% lower than US avg
How La Motte Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population264
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density587/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$33,274
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$907M
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$195,611
Health
Obesity37.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation946 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+91.2%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.4%
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Is La Motte a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, La Motte receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. La Motte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in La Motte is $79,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in La Motte is $139,100, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
La Motte experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
La Motte has a population of 264 with a density of 587 people per square mile. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in La Motte is $79,375, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $79,375 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,274 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,979 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 674 |
| County GDP | $907M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 76 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,900 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
The median home value in La Motte is $139,100, 51% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,611.
Home Values
| Census Median | $139,100 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,611 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,900 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
In La Motte, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: La Motte vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 24.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,844/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
Crime Rates: La Motte vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
La Motte has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 42.5 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 587/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2956°N, 90.6233°W |
| County FIPS | 19097 |