At a Glance
Median Income
$67,125
$30,322 per capita
Home Value
$80,500
Zillow: $139,923
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.2% smoking rate
How LaPlace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows LaPlace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is LaPlace a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LaPlace residents earn a median household income of $67,125 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,322. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in LaPlace is $80,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,923. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
31.9% of adults in LaPlace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
LaPlace has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$67,125
Per Capita$30,322
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$981M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,500
Rent
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$139,923
Housing Units73
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,830/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation695 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in LaPlace was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.