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Laurel, MT

Yellowstone CountyElev. 1,006 m
Population
7,198
Median home
$232,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Laurel

Laurel is a city in Montana with about 7,198 residents. Laurel sits in Yellowstone County. The median age is 36.6 and the median household income is $66,382. Homes carry a median value of $232,700, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.4%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,198
Median age
36.6
Median household income
$66,382
Per-capita income
$36,631
Poverty rate
12.3%
High-school grad or higher
95%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
Unemployment
2.1%
Avg. commute
18.1 min
Work from home
10.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black0.5%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.9%
Service24.6%
Sales & office16.8%
Production, transportation & material moving14.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$232,700
Median gross rent
$953/mo
Owner-occupied
57.4%
Median year built
1973
Households
3,088
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Laurel has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading15%
Math8%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Laurel High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Laurel Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Fred W Graff SchoolElementaryGrades 3–4
South SchoolElementary
West SchoolElementaryGrades 1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% above national
Laurel486
Montana449
United States386
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime59% above national
Laurel3,099
Montana1,855
United States1,952
↑ 15% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Laurel Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Laurel.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Yellowstone County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Laurel is in Yellowstone County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Laurel sits in Yellowstone County. Elevation ~1,006 m.

Map of Laurel
Laurel, MT
Where Laurel is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelenaLaurel
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erb, Abraham and Carrie, HouseMossman Overpass
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Nearby cities
Billings (13 mi)Columbus (23 mi)Red Lodge (40 mi)Roundup (55 mi)Hardin (57 mi)Big Timber (58 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Laurel, MT (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Laurel, Montana.

Kenneth Michael Thompson, 76
Laurel · Yellowstone County · 59044
John Bradley Nelson, 53
Laurel · Yellowstone County · 59044
AKA Brad Nelson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Laurel — frequently asked

What is the population of Laurel, Montana?
Laurel has a population of about 7,198, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Laurel?
The median home value in Laurel is $232,700, and the median gross rent is $953/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Laurel safe? What is the crime rate?
Laurel Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 486 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Laurel face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Yellowstone County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Laurel?
Laurel has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Laurel?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Laurel. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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