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About Laurel
City in Iowa, United StatesLaurel is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 220 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Laurel
The typical Laurel home is worth about $270,000, up 18.8% in a year, 13% above the Iowa typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Laurel
Full picture →Most working residents leave Laurel for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Marshalltown (22%), Des Moines (10%) and Ames (9%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
Health in Laurel
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Natural hazards in Laurel
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Laurel
Full climate →Laurel has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Laurel
All Laurel schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Laurel’s kids attend trail 54% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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