Ladora, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Iowa County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
270 Population 900/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $26,795 per capita
$81,900 Home Value $176,765 Zillow
$492 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $492/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ladora, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$26,795 per capita
Home Value
$81,900
71% below
Zillow: $176,765
Median Rent
$492/mo
58% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Ladora Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
29%
Rent
42%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ladora 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

Ladora residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,795. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ladora is $81,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,765. Median rent is $492/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

9.7% of adults in Ladora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ladora has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population270
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$26,795
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$1,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,900
Rent$492
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$176,765
Housing Units112
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,417/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation793 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ladora was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.