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Laredo, MO

Missouri

Laredo is a small town in Missouri with a population of 97. Residents earn $36,250 per year, which is 52% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
97 Population 346/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $26,465 per capita
$53,300 Home Value
$495 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,300 home value, $495/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,250
52% lower than US avg
Home Value $53,300
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $495
57% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

How Laredo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population97
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans92.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$26,465
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty20.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,300
Rent$495
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units116
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Uninsured9.4%
Smoking20.1%
Depression28.3%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband59.0%

Is Laredo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laredo receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Laredo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Laredo is $36,250, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Laredo is $53,300, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $495 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Laredo has a population of 97 with a density of 346 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%).

Population

97
Total Population
346
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Laredo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Laredo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laredo is $36,250, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Laredo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,250
52% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,465

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Laredo is $53,300, 81% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $495 (57% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$53,300
81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$495
57% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.4%
Housing Units116
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

In Laredo, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. 20.1% are current smokers. 28.3% report depression. 31.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Laredo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.1%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity31.9%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress15.5%
Short Sleep38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.8%
Uninsured9.4%
9% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits54.5%

Food & Exercise

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
80% below US avg
High School+84.2%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density346/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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