Laughlin, Nevada
City Overview
As of 2007, Laughlin's population is 7,700 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.82 percent.
The median home cost in Laughlin is $312,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.87 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Laughlin's cost of living is 0.59% Higher than the U.S. average.
Laughlin public schools spend $5,105 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Laughlin.
The unemployment rate in Laughlin is 4.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Laughlin jobs have Increased by 3.80 percent.
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People
The 2007 Laughlin, NV, population is 7,700. There are 87 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Laughlin, NV
The median age is 47.4. The US median is 37.6. 61.27% of people in Laughlin, NV, are married. 15.32% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.23 people. 10.14% of people are married, with children. 8.69% have children, but are single.
Race in Laughlin, NV
88.16% of people are white, 3.04% are black, 2.50% are asian, 0.69% are native american, and 5.51% claim 'Other'.
11.61% of the people in Laughlin, NV, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 88.39% are non-hispanic).
Laughlin People SperlingViews
Nice area: On the Colorado River and beautiful weather all year... (read more)doctors per capita: The population of laughlin is approx 7200 full time residents. There are 2 doctors that are on staff 24/7 at the University Medical Center, care center. So, that is 1... (read more)Cost of Living: Utility costs are high. Food costs are low, if you like eating out. Fuel costs are average.... (read more)Have an opinion about Laughlin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Laughlin Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Laughlin, NV, is 4.20%, with job growth of 3.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.17%.
Laughlin, NV Taxes
Laughlin, NV,sales tax rate is 7.50%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Laughlin, NV Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $22,543, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,409.
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 3.80% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 30.17% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $22,543 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,409 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 10.14% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 15.18% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 18.91% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 19.43% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.04% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.35% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 4.34% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.26% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.31% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.03% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 9.94% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 4.20% | 20.24% |
| Service | 45.74% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.63% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.27% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.81% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 4.41% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Laughlin, NV, is $312,000. Home appreciation is -5.87% over the last year. The median age of Laughlin, NV, real estate is 17 years.
Laughlin, NV Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 49.41% of the Laughlin, NV, population. 19.88% of houses and apartments in Laughlin, NV, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Laughlin Housing SperlingViews
Housing Prices: The cheapest housing in Laughlin is in the low 200's. New starts in the low 200's to the high 300's Most existing sfr sell in the mid... (read more)Housing Prices: The cheapest housing in laughlin is in the low... (read more)Cost of Living: Utility costs are high. Food costs are low, if you like eating out. Fuel costs are average.... (read more)Have an opinion about Laughlin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Laughlin Click Here
| Median Home Age | 17 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $312,000 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -5.87% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 30.47% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 19.88% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 49.41% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $9.00 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.23% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.00% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.95% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 5.42% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 8.29% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.85% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 28.29% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 18.49% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.50% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.88% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.12% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.36% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.58% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 23.03% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 57.25% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 4.23% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 0.56% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 0.00% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.00% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.00% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 165 physicians per capita in Laughlin, NV. The US average is 170.
Laughlin, NV Health Index
Air quality in Laughlin, NV is 12 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Laughlin, NV is 70 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 90 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Laughlin Health SperlingViews
doctors per capita: The population of laughlin is approx 7200 full time residents. There are 2 doctors that are on staff 24/7 at the University Medical Center, care center. So, that is 1... (read more)Nice area: On the Colorado River and beautiful weather all year... (read more)Cost of Living: Utility costs are high. Food costs are low, if you like eating out. Fuel costs are average.... (read more)Have an opinion about Laughlin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Laughlin Click Here
Crime
Laughlin, NV, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 1. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Laughlin, NV, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 1. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Laughlin Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
Laughlin, NV, gets 5 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 19.
On average, there are 291 sunny days per year in Laughlin, NV. The July high is around 111 degrees. The January low is 43. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 60 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Nice area: On the Colorado River and beautiful weather all year... (read more)doctors per capita: The population of laughlin is approx 7200 full time residents. There are 2 doctors that are on staff 24/7 at the University Medical Center, care center. So, that is 1... (read more)Cost of Living: Utility costs are high. Food costs are low, if you like eating out. Fuel costs are average.... (read more)Have an opinion about Laughlin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Laughlin Click Here
Educate
Laughlin, NV, schools spend $5,105 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 703 students per librarian, and 532 children per counselor in Laughlin, NV schools.
Laughlin Education SperlingViews
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Laughlin, NV, takes 19 minutes. 64% of commuters drive their own car alone. 21% carpool with others. 12% take mass transit and 0% work from home.
Laughlin Transportation SperlingViews
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Laughlin, NV is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Laughlin, NV is more expensive.
Overall, Laughlin, NV cost of living is 100.59.
Laughlin Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
36.25% of the people in Laughlin, NV are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 17.20% are Catholic; 5.86% are Protestant; 5.97% are LDS; 1.59% are another Christian faith; 5.45% in Laughlin, NV are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 0.12% affilite with Islam.
Laughlin Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 36.25% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 17.20% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 5.86% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 5.97% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.53% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.16% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.55% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.94% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.39% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.30% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.59% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 5.45% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.12% | 0.54% |
Voting
51.66% of the people in Laughlin, NV are registered as Democrats. 46.82% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.52%.
Laughlin Voting SperlingViews
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