At a Glance
Median Income
$71,926
$27,716 per capita
Home Value
$244,500
Zillow: $406,296
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
67.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
14.0% smoking rate
How Laton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laton residents earn a median household income of $71,926 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,716. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laton is $244,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $406,296. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
11.8% of adults in Laton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
67.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population1,151
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density455/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,926
Per Capita$27,716
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,500
Rent$1,135
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$406,296
Housing Units471
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation252 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+67.0%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Laton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.