At a Glance
Violent Crime
264/100K
2,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How La Platte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Platte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Platte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
La Platte reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,676/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in La Platte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Platte has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population35
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$303,908
Housing Units45
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent264/100K
Property2,676/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation988 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Broadband11.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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