At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$32,593 per capita
Home Value
$143,200
Zillow: $309,655
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.0% smoking rate
How Laporte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laporte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laporte a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laporte residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,593. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laporte is $143,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,655. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
31.9% of adults in Laporte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laporte has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population74
Median Age65.0 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$32,593
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$309,655
Housing Units37
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,268/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,359 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Laporte was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.