At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$26,174 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
Zillow: $72,099
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
19.5% smoking rate
How Labette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Labette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Labette a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Labette residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,174. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Labette is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $72,099. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
4.5% of adults in Labette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Labette has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$26,174
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,082M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$72,099
Housing Units14
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation865 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband45.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Labette was built in 1975.
44.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.