At a Glance
Median Income
$45,500
$23,494 per capita
Home Value
$106,000
Zillow: $145,980
Median Rent
$685/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,553/100K
7,376/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Latta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Latta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Latta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Latta residents earn a median household income of $45,500 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,494. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 531 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Latta is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,980. Median rent is $685/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Latta reports 1,553 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 309% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,376/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Latta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Latta has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,301
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,183/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,500
Per Capita$23,494
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$685
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$145,980
Housing Units698
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,553/100K
Property7,376/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,320/100K
Burglary1,165/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death19,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation102 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Latta was founded in 1887.
The median home in Latta was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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