Laurel, Iowa

Quick Statistics

Laurel is a community in Marshall County, Iowa, home to about 278 people spread across 0.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,988 a year, and a typical home is worth about $103,100. About 29.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance.

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278
Total Population
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0.25 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$33,988
Median Personal Income
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$103,100
Median Home Value
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29.7%
College Educated
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91.9%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.1 points since 2010
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Laurel ranks number 626 of 1,017 in population, number 603 in median household income, number 586 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Laurel typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 9°F. The area sees roughly 25 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Laurel
# Town Distance Population
1.Haverhill, IA4.6 mi.142
2.Ferguson, IA4.9 mi.85
3.Gilman, IA6.9 mi.623
4.Melbourne, IA10.1 mi.804
5.Marshalltown, IA10.4 mi.27,626
6.Le Grand, IA11.4 mi.720
7.Kellogg, IA11.5 mi.676
8.Oakland Acres, IA12.4 mi.191
Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel

What is the population of Laurel, Iowa?
Laurel has a population of about 278 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Laurel, Iowa in?
Laurel is located in Marshall County, Iowa.

What is the median home value in Laurel, Iowa?
The median home value in Laurel is about $103,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Laurel, Iowa?
The median personal income in Laurel is about $33,988 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Laurel, Iowa?
Since 1950, 39 tornadoes have been recorded in Marshall County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Laurel, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 9 degrees, with around 25 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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