At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$22,940 per capita
Home Value
$74,500
Zillow: $145,881
Median Rent
$775/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.9% smoking rate
How Ludlow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ludlow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ludlow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ludlow residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,940. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ludlow is $74,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,881. Median rent is $775/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
11.9% of adults in Ludlow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ludlow has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density843/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$22,940
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,500
Rent$775
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$145,881
Housing Units179
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation770 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ludlow was founded in 1867.
The median home in Ludlow was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.