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Laura, IL

Laura, IL.

Population: 272 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$193,442
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.4%
10-year appreciation
+35.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$194,098
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.6%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.5 in
Annual snowfall
30.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

Nearest airport
Phil's Airstrip (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-656 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Median annual property tax
$1,940
Households with broadband internet
47.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
93,638
Average weekly wage
$1,413
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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