Laurel, IN

Laurel, Indiana

Laurel, Indiana, in Franklin county, is 34 miles W of Hamilton, Ohio (center to center) and 45 miles NW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The town has a population of 579.

The People and Families of Laurel

In Laurel, about 56% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Laurel is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laurel had a median family income of $33,625.

Laurel Housing

About 63% of housing units in Laurel are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Homeowners in Laurel benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Indiana.

Commuting

In Laurel, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Laurel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Laurel, IN

Comparing Laurel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Laurel Almanac

Laurel Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Laurel Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Laurel, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Laurel Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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