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- 2016Laurel, Indiana
LaurelIN
A town of 444. Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
444
−20.7% since 2010
Median home value
$73K
Census ACS
Household income
$28K
median
Median age
36.7
years
Jobs based here
20
A commuter town
What makes Laurel stand out
The thing Laurel does most differently from other towns.
Small town
444 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Laurel’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →56°
Clear
H 76° · L 50°
Local news
All →- The Best Evergreen Trees to Grow in ShadeBirds and Blooms · Oct 1
- Revised N1X condition, ratings races now at LaurelThe Racing Biz · Sep 30
- Police identify victim in hit-and-run in Laurelwusa9.com · Sep 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Laurel. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Laurel beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Laurel | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.2% | 15.4% |
| More smokers | 21.3% | 15.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8.1% |
Margaret Mary Community Hospital
13.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
7th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
6
paid flood claims since 2005
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Laurel
Most working residents leave Laurel for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Batesville (8%), Greensburg (8%) and Rushville (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Laurel1%
Batesville8%
Greensburg8%
Rushville5%
Cedar Grove5%
30 mi
median commute distance
20
jobs based in Laurel
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Laurel has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring42–64°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–66°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
Homes in Laurel sell for about $68K
The median sale price was $68,000 in April 2026.
$68Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Laurel for work
Where Laurel’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
20jobs based in Laurel
1%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Laurel
Town in Indiana, United States
Laurel is a town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Laurel had a population of 406.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 406
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 725 ft
- ZIP code
- 47024
- Area code
- 765
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