Laurel

Laurel, Montana Overview

Laurel scores 53.6/100 overall (B), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Montana — below the state composite of 71.1. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 72/100, while Economy lags at 39/100.

Income & Employment in Laurel

The median household income in Laurel is $66,382, 8% below the statewide median of $72,340. Population grew 0.7% recently.

Safety in Laurel

Laurel’s violent crime rate of 486.4 per 100,000 runs above the Montana average of 377. The property crime rate is 3099.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Laurel

The median home value is $232,700. Median monthly rent is $953. Renters spend 17.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Laurel

The adult obesity rate in Laurel is 33.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.5%. Residents report an average of 18.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Montana ranks #20 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Laurel

Laurel has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,140. The city has 5 public schools serving 1,813 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Laurel

Winters in Laurel are cold, averaging 22.4°F. Summers average 69°F. Winters average 22.4°F. Annual precipitation is 18.1 inches. The average commute of 15.2 minutes is notably short.

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