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Laurel, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County
Laurel, NE
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 $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,138. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel is $152,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,607. Median rent is $719/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Laurel reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,456/100K.
Education
37.8% of adults in Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.