Laurel, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Franklin County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
474
Population
1,975/sq mi density
$24,663
Median Income
$18,436 per capita
$76,100
Home Value
$243,157 Zillow
$973
Median Rent
42.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$24,663 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,100 home value, $973/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurel experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 730 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,975/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5020°N, 85.1879°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Laurel has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.7").