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Laurel, IA
City in Marshall County, Iowa.
Population
278
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,128
ZIP codes
0
Laurel and its ZIP codes
Laurel at a glance
- Laurel is about 20 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Laurel, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Laurel.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,469
15,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Laurel, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurel, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Laurel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaverhillCity | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| FergusonCity | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| GilmanCity | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| MelbourneCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MarshalltownCity | 10 mi | 19.2 |
| Le GrandCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| KelloggCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MontourCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Oakland AcresCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BaxterCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| RhodesCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| NewtonCity | 14 mi | 11.3 |
| Lambs GroveCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| GrinnellCity | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| State CenterCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Green MountainCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurel, IA in?
- Laurel is in Marshall County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Laurel, IA?
- About 278 people live in Laurel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurel?
- Nearby places include Haverhill (4.6 mi), Ferguson (4.9 mi), Gilman (6.9 mi), Melbourne (10 mi), Marshalltown (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023