Nebraska
Laurel is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 947. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Laurel receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Laurel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Laurel is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Laurel is $152,500, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Laurel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches, including 32.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,250 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,138 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $857 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,007 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 342 |
| County GDP | $562M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,860 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.88% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $152,500 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,607 |
| Census Median Rent | $719 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,860 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.88% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,345/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.5 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4286°N, 97.0964°W |
| County FIPS | 31027 |
Winner: Republican by 70 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 712/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |