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Laurens, IA
City in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
Population
1,206
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,593
ZIP codes
0
Laurens and its ZIP codes
Laurens at a glance
- Laurens is about 28 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,988 a year, 35% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $60,300 (71% below Iowa) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Laurens, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurens, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,988
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$60,300
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (363), Irish Americans (207), Norwegian Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pocahontas County. PPP loans are for Laurens.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,357
2,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.3M
FY 2026, $7,812 per person
How people get to work
Laurens, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle2.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurens, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurens, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Laurens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Albert CityCity | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| MarathonCity | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HavelockCity | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MallardCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CurlewCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| WebbCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| PloverCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PocahontasCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| VarinaCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| AyrshireCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Gillett GroveCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Sioux RapidsCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| RolfeCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| RembrandtCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| NewellCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| FondaCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurens, IA in?
- Laurens is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Laurens, IA?
- About 1,206 people live in Laurens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurens?
- Nearby places include Albert City (6.8 mi), Marathon (6.9 mi), Havelock (7.5 mi), Mallard (11 mi), Curlew (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023