At a Glance
Median Income
$24,663
$18,436 per capita
Home Value
$76,100
Zillow: $243,157
Median Rent
$973/mo
42.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
42.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
21.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 13.6% (278% 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 $243,157. 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.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population474
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density1,975/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,663
Per Capita$18,436
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty42.0%
County GDP$773M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,100
Rent$973
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$243,157
Housing Units304
Rent Burden42.9%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,835/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation730 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurel was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.