At a Glance
Median Income
$49,451
$26,536 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $198,305
Median Rent
$438/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
22.8%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
15.1% 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
3.1 / 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 $49,451 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,536. The unemployment rate stands at 22.8% (533% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ladonia is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,305. Median rent is $438/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
9.3% of adults in Ladonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ladonia has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population585
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,451
Per Capita$26,536
Unemployment22.8%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$179M
Avg Weekly Wage$817
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$438
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$198,305
Housing Units356
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation644 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute42 min
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ladonia was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.