At a Glance
Median Income
$52,045
$24,260 per capita
Home Value
$102,900
Zillow: $205,918
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
21.0% smoking rate
How Ladonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ladonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ladonia 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
Ladonia residents earn a median household income of $52,045 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,260. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ladonia is $102,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,918. Median rent is $1,058/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
9.2% of adults in Ladonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ladonia has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,987
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,278/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,045
Per Capita$24,260
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$2,313M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,900
Rent$1,058
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$205,918
Housing Units1,394
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death14,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation479 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ladonia was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.