At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$26,795 per capita
Home Value
$81,900
Zillow: $176,765
Median Rent
$492/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
17.7% smoking rate
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)
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.