Laurel, IA
Living in Laurel
Bikeability2
Walkability8
Commute61
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports22
Hospitals74
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
219Population-46 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Multiracial2%
Other3%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$8.2k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$508Median Monthly Rent+$203 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K72%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas83%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurel
United States45
Iowa35
Marshall County36
Property Crime in Laurel
United States48
Iowa43
Marshall County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurel, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurel, IA
St Francis Catholic School
10 miles, N
Marshalltown Christian School
10 miles, N
Central Iowa Christian School
13 miles, SE
Newton Christian School
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Laurel, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurel, IA
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
11 miles, N
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Story County Hospital
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Laurel, IA
Des Moines International Airport
45 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
54 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
62 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
119 miles, E