Laurel
City in Mississippi, United States
Overview
Laurel, Mississippi, is a small Southern city known for its rich history, charming historic downtown, and welcoming community. The city has earned national attention through television and revitalization efforts, making it an appealing stop for travelers interested in architecture and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Mississippi
Population
7,222
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.69°, -89.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,960
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-10.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1523 mm
Internet Speed
145 Mbps
Upload
63 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
LUL
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.