At a Glance
Median Income
$73,045
$31,577 per capita
Median Rent
$1,416/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
2,607/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.6%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
324 sunny days/yr
How Laughlin AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laughlin AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laughlin AFB a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laughlin AFB residents earn a median household income of $73,045 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,577. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Laughlin AFB reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,607/100K.
Education
63.6% of adults in Laughlin AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laughlin AFB has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,888
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,045
Per Capita$31,577
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,416
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$206,092
Housing Units684
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property2,607/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days324/yr
Rain19.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,078 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.6%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute8 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations7
Did You Know?
The median home in Laughlin AFB was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Del Rio International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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