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Laud, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Laud is a small town in Indiana with a population of 99. Residents earn $85,333 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
99 Population 148/sq mi density
$85,333 Median Income $40,710 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$85,333 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,333
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population99
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans92.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$85,333
Per Capita$40,710
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,226M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units48
Rent Burden24.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation857 ft (261 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute36 min
Broadband46.0%
Libraries3

Is Laud a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laud receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Laud stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Laud is $85,333, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Laud is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Laud experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Laud has a population of 99 with a density of 148 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

99
Total Population
148
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.4%
Female 64.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Laud vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Laud vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laud is $85,333, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Laud vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,333
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,710
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
IRS Avg AGI$72,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)764
County GDP$2,226M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare64
Retail99
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,596
3% above US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Laud is $160,000, 43% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units48
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,596
3% above US avg
Effective Rate2.25%
Laud has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall21.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation857 ft (261 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates41.0483°N, 85.4501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18183
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.9-point margin. 46.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74%
D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 49.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density148/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access46.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities64
Restaurants61
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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