Laurens, IA B+

Population: 1,301
Home Price: $63,800

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%
Proficiency Laurens Iowa United States
Mathematics 59.5% 71.2% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 59.5% 70.6% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Laurens Iowa United States
Murder NA 1.0 3.0
Rape NA 46.6 38.0
Robbery NA 13.1 40.7
Assault NA 226.3 188.5


Property Crime Laurens Iowa United States
Burglary NA 311.2 336.1
Theft NA 1237.5 1913.7
Vehicle Theft NA 121.6 167.1
Arson NA 9.1 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Laurens, IA

  • beef
  • high school football
  • football
  • racing
  • wrestling
  • library
  • poster
  • drawing
  • studio
  • youtuber
  • books
  • studio
  • summer
  • kits

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