At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$46,015 per capita
Home Value
$218,200
Zillow: $150,948
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Laurel Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel Mountain a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurel Mountain residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,015. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel Mountain is $218,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,948. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
41.2% of adults in Laurel Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel Mountain has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population142
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$46,015
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,200
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$150,948
Housing Units109
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,416 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Laurel Mountain was founded in 1926.
The median home in Laurel Mountain was built in 1948.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.