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La Plata, MO
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La Plata, MO
At a Glance
How La Plata Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Plata's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Plata a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Plata residents earn a median household income of $49,107 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,286. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Plata is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,881. Median rent is $326/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
La Plata reports 229 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 534/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in La Plata hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Plata has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.