Quality of Life and Culture in Laurens, IA

Overview

Laurens is a small town in the state of Iowa with a population of 1,301. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Laurens has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (B) Good
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 20.2 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Laurens, IA

Employment and Income	Laurens	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$27,100	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$50,000	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	8.4%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Laurens	Iowa	United States
Median Age	46.9	42.5	42.3

Gender	Laurens	Iowa	United States
Male	49.0%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	51.0%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Laurens	Iowa	United States
White	96.4%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.5%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.5%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Laurens	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$63,800	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$438	$525	$801
Family Households	49.3%	49.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	22.4%	22.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	82.1%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	17.9%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Laurens	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	13.7%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	29.2%	29.2%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	26.8%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	15.3%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	9.7%	13.0%	15.0%