All Countries
Laurel, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Franklin County County
Laurel, IN
At a Glance
How Laurel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Laurel a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Laurel residents earn a median household income of $24,663 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,436. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,894. Median rent is $973/month, with 42.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Laurel reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,552/100K.
Education
1.8% of adults in Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.