Laura, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
492
Population
1,822/sq mi density
$73,125
Median Income
$32,625 per capita
$121,700
Home Value
$268,583 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,125 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,700 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Laura experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 995 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,822/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9951°N, 84.4084°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Laura has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").