At a Glance
Median Income
$69,327
$34,668 per capita
Home Value
$189,700
Zillow: $352,605
Median Rent
$854/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.1% smoking rate
How Larchwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Larchwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Larchwood a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Larchwood residents earn a median household income of $69,327 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,668. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 553 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Larchwood is $189,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,605. Median rent is $854/month, with 24.9% 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 1970.
Education
25.4% of adults in Larchwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Larchwood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,076
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,035/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,327
Per Capita$34,668
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,700
Rent$854
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$352,605
Housing Units420
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,467 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Larchwood was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.