At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$22,756 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $99,772
Median Rent
$850/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.6% smoking rate
How Laverne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laverne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laverne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laverne residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,756. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laverne is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,772. Median rent is $850/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Laverne reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 932/100K.
Education
40.6% of adults in Laverne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laverne has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,050
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,382/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born27.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$22,756
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$329M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$850
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$99,772
Housing Units564
Rent Burden19.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property932/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death4,840/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation2,116 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Laverne was founded in 1911.
The median home in Laverne was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.360 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
27.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.