At a Glance
Median Income
$114,688
$60,126 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $165,201
Violent Crime
54/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Ludden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ludden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ludden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ludden residents earn a median household income of $114,688 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,126. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 274 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ludden is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,201. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Ludden reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Ludden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ludden has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population19
Median Age67.4 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,688
Per Capita$60,126
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$165,201
Housing Units12
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
C
Violent54/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,934/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,297 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Ludden was founded in 1886.
The median home in Ludden was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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