At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$31,156 per capita
Home Value
$109,800
Zillow: $138,140
Median Rent
$542/mo
45.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
18.7% smoking rate
How La Rue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Rue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Rue a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Rue residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,156. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,250 business establishments, including 112 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Rue is $109,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,140. Median rent is $542/month, with 45.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
7.4% of adults in La Rue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Rue has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population801
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,669/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$31,156
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$3,596M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,800
Rent$542
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$138,140
Housing Units311
Rent Burden45.5%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation924 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
La Rue was founded in 1853.
The median home in La Rue was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 112 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.