At a Glance
Median Income
$73,125
$32,625 per capita
Home Value
$121,700
Zillow: $268,583
Median Rent
$800/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
16.1% smoking rate
How Laura Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laura's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laura a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laura residents earn a median household income of $73,125 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,625. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laura is $121,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,583. Median rent is $800/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
9.4% of adults in Laura hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laura has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population492
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,822/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$32,625
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,700
Rent$800
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$268,583
Housing Units219
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation995 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Laura was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.