Laona, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
548 Population 281/sq mi density
$39,688 Median Income $22,232 per capita
$131,900 Home Value $188,951 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,688 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$131,900 home value, $660/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Laona, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,688
47% below
$22,232 per capita
Home Value
$131,900
53% below
Zillow: $188,951
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Laona Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
47%
Rent
57%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laona a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laona residents earn a median household income of $39,688 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,232. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 301 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laona is $131,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,951. Median rent is $660/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

2.6% of adults in Laona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laona has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population548
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,688
Per Capita$22,232
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$430M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,900
Rent$660
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$188,951
Housing Units240
Rent Burden13.5%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,564 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Laona was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.