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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
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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