Laura, Ohio

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Population in 2021: 401 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.7%
 
Males: 211  (52.7%)
Females: 190  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

31.1 years
Ohio median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 45337.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $59,458 (it was $45,833 in 2000)
Laura:

$59,458
OH:

$62,262

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $26,403 (it was $17,912 in 2000)

Laura village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $114,539 (it was $80,400 in 2000)
Laura:

$114,539
OH:

$180,200

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $215,675; detached houses: $218,888; townhouses or other attached units: $165,053; in 2-unit structures: $160,973; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $95,896; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $305,136; mobile homes: $29,693

Median gross rent in 2021: $673.

March 2022 cost of living index in Laura: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 12.9%
(13.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Laura, OH (2021)
    • 60690.7%White alone
    • 274.0%Hispanic
    • 233.4%Black alone
    • 20.3%Two or more races

Races in Laura detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Laura, Ohio as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Laura is 132 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (14.0%), Irish (7.8%), American (7.4%), English (5.8%), European (2.3%), Eastern European (1.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 990 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 1,412 people per square mile   (low).

Laura, Ohio map

9 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.8%
Ohio:

3.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,522 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $931 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dayton, OH (19.5 miles , pop. 166,179).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Cincinnati, OH (59.6 miles , pop. 331,285).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (213.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Potsdam, OH (1.5 miles ),
Ludlow Falls, OH (1.9 miles ),
Pitsburg, OH (2.1 miles ),
West Milton, OH (2.2 miles ),
Pleasant Hill, OH (2.3 miles ),
Phillipsburg, OH (2.5 miles ),
Gordon, OH (2.6 miles),
Verona, OH (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 39.99 N, Longitude: 84.41 W

Area code: 937

Distribution of median household income in Laura, OH in 2021
Distribution of house value in Laura, OH in 2021

Laura satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $258,500
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Laura, OH residents
Average permit cost in Laura, OH
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.6%
Ohio:

4.0%
Most common industries in Laura, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
  • Educational services (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (17.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Machinery (4.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.8%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
  • Construction (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Laura, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.3%)
  • Carpenters (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (5.3%)

Average climate in Laura, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 78.5. This is about average.

City:

78.5
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.151. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.151
U.S.:

0.267
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.209. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 27.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 9.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.35
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Laura-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Ohio state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.6 miles away from the Laura village center killed 36 people and injured 1150 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/25/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.3 miles away from the village center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Laura-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 26% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 126.2 miles away from Laura center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 214.7 miles away from Laura center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 37.6 miles away from Laura center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 214.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 202.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 234.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Miami County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Winds: 3, Mudslides: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Laura topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Laura:

  • COVINGTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; COVINGTON, OH)
  • BRADFORD LIVING CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BRADFORD, OH)
  • ENGLEWOOD MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ENGLEWOOD, OH)
  • CYPRESS POINTE HEALTH CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ENGLEWOOD, OH)
  • AMERICAN NURSING CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; TROY, OH)
  • TROY CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TROY, OH)
  • VILLA CONV CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TROY, OH)

Airports located in Laura:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Laura:

  • Edison State Community College (about 16 miles; Piqua, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,049)
  • Sinclair Community College (about 20 miles; Dayton, OH; FT enrollment: 13,779)
  • University of Dayton (about 22 miles; Dayton, OH; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Wright State University-Main Campus (about 24 miles; Dayton, OH; FT enrollment: 14,482)
  • Indiana University-East (about 27 miles; Richmond, IN; FT enrollment: 2,867)
  • Fortis College-Centerville (about 28 miles; Centerville, OH; FT enrollment: 4,527)
  • Clark State Community College (about 33 miles; Springfield, OH; FT enrollment: 3,689)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Laura: Laura Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Laura Fire Company (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Laura: Laura United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hog Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Pete Susko - Baseball player, Bob Netzley - Politician.

Miami County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.0%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

9.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Laura:

Marital status in Laura, OH
  • Never married: 30.4%
  • Now married: 53.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Laura:

  • High school or higher: 92.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Ohio average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Laura, OH (based on Miami County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant15,24744
Evangelical Protestant11,23275
Catholic10,8607
Other5563
Black Protestant2643
None64,347-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Miami County:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Miami County:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Miami County:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
Miami County:

3.27 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 53
Miami County:

5.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Miami County:

10.3%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Miami County:

28.4%
Ohio:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.3%
Ohio:

11.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

41.9%
Ohio:

50.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Laura:

37.6%
State:

47.8%

Average BMI:
Laura:

29.7
Ohio:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Laura:

32.5%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.5%
Ohio:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Ohio:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

39.0%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Laura:

49.2%
State:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Laura:

78.5%
Ohio:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Laura, OH Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$369
Sewerage 0$0 2$2,696
Financial Administration 0$0 1$780
Water Supply 0$0 3$1,218
Totals for Government 0$0 15$5,063

Laura government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $110,000 ($274.31)
    Water Utilities: $30,000 ($74.81)
    General - Other: $22,000 ($54.86)
    Regular Highways: $22,000 ($54.86)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($22.44)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($14.96)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($9.98)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($9.98)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($7.48)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $22,000 ($54.86)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($24.94)

Laura government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $110,000 ($274.31)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000 ($4.99)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $11,000 ($27.43)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $54,000 ($134.66)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000 ($47.38)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $21,000 ($52.37)
    Property: $17,000 ($42.39)
    Motor Vehicle License: $9,000 ($22.44)

Laura government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $259,000 ($645.89)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $189,000 ($471.32)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $71,000 ($177.06)

Laura government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $418,000 ($1042.39)

Strongest AM radio stations in Laura:

  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WONE (980 AM; 5 kW; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHIO (1290 AM; 5 kW; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WING (1410 AM; 5 kW; DAYTON, OH)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGNZ (1110 AM; daytime; 3 kW; FAIRBORN, OH; Owner: L&D BROADCASTORS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Laura:

  • WDKF (94.5 FM; ENGLEWOOD, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGTZ (92.9 FM; EATON, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES, LTD)
  • WHKO (99.1 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WOKL (96.9 FM; TROY, OH; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WDPT (95.7 FM; PIQUA, OH; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLQT (99.9 FM; KETTERING, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMMX (107.7 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTUE (104.7 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDPG (89.9 FM; GREENVILLE, OH; Owner: DAYTON PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WRNB (92.1 FM; WEST CARROLLTON, OH; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DAYTON LICENSES, LLC)
  • WDJO (106.5 FM; GREENVILLE, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WXEG (103.9 FM; BEAVERCREEK, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFCJ (93.7 FM; MIAMISBURG, OH; Owner: MIAMI VALLEY CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • WIMT (102.1 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQRP (89.5 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WQRP FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WFMG (101.3 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDHT (102.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES, LTD)
  • WPFB-FM (105.9 FM; MIDDLETOWN, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WQLK (96.1 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: BREWER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEEC (100.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, OH; Owner: WORLD EVENGELISTIC ENTERPRISE CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Laura:

  • WHIO-TV (Channel 7; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WHIO-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WDTN (Channel 2; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WDTN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKEF (Channel 22; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WKEF LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WRGT-TV (Channel 45; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WRGT LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPTD (Channel 16; DAYTON, OH; Owner: GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TV, INC.)
  • W61DE (Channel 61; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WBDT (Channel 26; SPRINGFIELD, OH; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF OHIO, LLC)
  • WPTO (Channel 14; OXFORD, OH; Owner: GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKOI (Channel 43; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WRCX-LP (Channel 51; DAYTON, OH; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)

Laura fatal accident list:

Apr 21, 1982 09:10 PM, 571, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.3mTotal length
  • $177,000Total costs
  • 16,766Total average daily traffic
  • 1,683Total average daily truck traffic
  • 23,249Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Laura, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Laura, OH

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Laura)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2640 Pemberton Rd (Lat: 40.000889 Lon: -84.406611), Call Sign: KYX560, Licensee ID: L00067788,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2002, Expiration Date: 05/27/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/28/2012, Registrant: Tom Wagner, 2640 Pemberton Rd, Laura, OH 45337, Phone: (513) 947-1834

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • BROWN 1, Lat: 39.933917 Lon: -84.493278, Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQNV855,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2011, Expiration Date: 06/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 06/25/2021, Certifier: Timothy J Williman, Registrant: Hometown Cable Company, LLC, 305 East Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828, Phone: (419) 678-4090, Fax: (419) 678-4614, Email:
  • BROWN 2, Lat: 39.933917 Lon: -84.493278, Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQNV855,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2011, Expiration Date: 06/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 06/25/2021, Certifier: Timothy J Williman, Registrant: Hometown Cable Company, LLC, 305 East Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828, Phone: (419) 678-4090, Fax: (419) 678-4614, Email:
  • BROWN 3, Lat: 39.933917 Lon: -84.493278, Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQNV855,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2011, Expiration Date: 06/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 06/25/2021, Certifier: Timothy J Williman, Registrant: Hometown Cable Company, LLC, 305 East Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828, Phone: (419) 678-4090, Fax: (419) 678-4614, Email:
  • BROWN 4, Lat: 39.933917 Lon: -84.493278, Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQNV855,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2011, Expiration Date: 06/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 06/25/2021, Certifier: Timothy J Williman, Registrant: Hometown Cable Company, LLC, 305 East Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828, Phone: (419) 678-4090, Fax: (419) 678-4614, Email:
  • LAURA, 2461 South State Route 721 (Site # 201731) (Lat: 39.996361 Lon: -84.410444), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 46.3 m, Call Sign: WRJR557,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/14/2020, Expiration Date: 10/14/2030, Cancellation Date: 06/02/2023, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • LAURA, 2461 South State Route 721 (Site # 201731) (Lat: 39.996361 Lon: -84.410444), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 46.3 m, Call Sign: WRUM756,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 09/13/2022, Expiration Date: 09/13/2032, Certifier: Kyle Gardner, Registrant: W.A.T.C.H. Tv Company Inc, 807 S. Sr 3, Rushville, IN 46173, Phone: (866) 586-1518, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Laura)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182S (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 417RG, N417RG, N-417RG, Serial Number: 18280231, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 06/05/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 06/25/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Wagner Aviation LLC, Po Box B, Laura, OH 45337
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210L (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 444PJ, N444PJ, N-444PJ, Serial Number: 21060433, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 08/21/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 05/17/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Wagner Aviation LLC, Po Box B, Laura, OH 45337

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$89,080
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 3401.00

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of fires - 41 took place in 2010, and the least - 4 in 2006. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Laura, OH When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (50.6%), and Outside Fires (43.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Laura, OH
    • 13050.6%Structure Fires
    • 11143.2%Outside Fires
    • 166.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Laura, OH
Most common first names in Laura, OH among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1075.3 years
Charles1067.4 years
John978.7 years
Kenneth865.5 years
Harry777.4 years
Robert775.5 years
David672.2 years
Mary686.5 years
Margaret682.5 years
Edna584.5 years
Most common last names in Laura, OH among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Netzley980.1 years
Jones781.0 years
Furlong776.4 years
Sease779.4 years
Hunt680.5 years
Baker579.8 years
Ditmer584.8 years
Arnett584.6 years
Coate583.2 years
Davis571.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Laura, OH
  • 33.1%Electricity
  • 33.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.3%Other fuel
  • 2.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Laura, OH
  • 45.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.7%Electricity
  • 16.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Laura compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 8 patent applications in 2008-2024.