Laurens, IA
Living in Laurens
Bikeability41
Walkability88
Commute100
Public Transit41
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports27
Hospitals86
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation-174 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office18%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked11%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurens
United States45
Iowa35
Pocahontas County17
Property Crime in Laurens
United States48
Iowa43
Pocahontas County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurens
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado19
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurens, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurens, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
12 miles, SE
Emmetsburg Catholic School
20 miles, NE
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
26 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
26 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Laurens, IA
Buena Vista University
23 miles, SW
Northwestern College
62 miles, W
Waldorf University
67 miles, NE
Dordt University
69 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurens, IA
Pocahontas Community Hospital
11 miles, SE
Palo Alto County Hospital
20 miles, NE
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
24 miles, SW
Spencer Municipal Hospital
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Laurens, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
84 miles, W
Joe Foss Field
108 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
109 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
119 miles, SW