What are the schools like in Laurel Hill, FL?

Laurel Hill is served primarily by OKALOOSA. The district operates 21 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1.

What is the median household income in Laurel Hill?

The median household income in Laurel Hill, FL is $58,967 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Laurel Hill, FL?

Laurel Hill has an average high temperature of 62.2°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Laurel Hill, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Laurel Hill, FL affordable or expensive?

Laurel Hill's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laurel Hill is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,300 and the median rent is $813 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Laurel Hill, FL?

Crime rate data for Laurel Hill is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Laurel Hill, FL a Good Place to Live?

Laurel Hill is a small town of 469 in Florida, with a median household income of $58,967 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Laurel Hill stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Laurel Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Laurel Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Laurel Hill's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laurel Hill costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Laurel Hill, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$813	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,967	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Laurel Hill is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Laurel Hill is served primarily by OKALOOSA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Laurel Hill, FL	National Avg
School District	OKALOOSA	—
Elementary Schools	21	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laurel Hill sees average highs of 62.2°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 59.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Laurel Hill, FL
Average High — January	62.2°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	59.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Laurel Hill, FL	National Avg
Population	469	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lockhart, AL 7 mi Paxton, FL 9 mi Florala, AL 9 mi Crestview, FL 16 mi Carolina, AL 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Laurel Hill

Laurel Hill, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32567

Laurel Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurel Hill, FL affordable or expensive?

Laurel Hill's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Laurel Hill roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,300 and median rent is $813/month.

What is the crime rate in Laurel Hill, FL?

Crime data for Laurel Hill is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Laurel Hill?

Public schools in Laurel Hill are operated by OKALOOSA. The district has 21 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Laurel Hill, FL a good place to live?

Laurel Hill, FL has a population of 469, a median household income of $58,967, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Laurel Hill?

Laurel Hill averages 62.2°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.8 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Laurel Hill?

Laurel Hill, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32567.

What is the population of Laurel Hill?

The population of Laurel Hill, Florida is 469 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laurel Hill?

Key numbers for living in Laurel Hill: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $92,300, median household income $58,967, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laurel Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.