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Laconia, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Harrison County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
48 Population 960/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $22,327 per capita
$71,700 Home Value $251,721 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 5,622 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Laconia, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$22,327 per capita
Home Value
$71,700
75% below
Zillow: $251,721
Violent Crime
244/100K
36% below
5,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Laconia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Laconia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
186%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laconia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laconia residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,327. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 750 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laconia is $71,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,721. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Laconia reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,622/100K.

Education

11.1% of adults in Laconia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laconia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population48
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$22,327
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$1,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,700
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$251,721
Housing Units24
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent244/100K
Property5,622/100K

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation663 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Laconia was founded in 1816.
The median home in Laconia was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.