What are the schools like in Laughlin, NV?

Laughlin is served primarily by Clark County. The district operates 242 elementary schools, 60 middle schools, and 74 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.

What is the median household income in Laughlin?

The median household income in Laughlin, NV is $44,359 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.7%.

What is the weather like in Laughlin, NV?

Laughlin has an average high temperature of 65.0°F in January and 110.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.4 inches.

Laughlin, NV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Laughlin, NV affordable or expensive?

Laughlin's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laughlin is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $222,200 and the median rent is $930 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Laughlin, NV?

Laughlin has a violent crime rate of 94.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 528.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Laughlin, NV a Good Place to Live?

Laughlin is a small town of 8,184 in Nevada, with a median household income of $44,359 and a 11.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Laughlin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Laughlin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Laughlin 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: 96.1

Laughlin's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laughlin costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Laughlin, NV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$222,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$930	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,359	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Laughlin's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.1 /100k

Property Crime

528.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Laughlin is served primarily by Clark County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Laughlin, NV	National Avg
School District	Clark County	—
Elementary Schools	242	—
Middle Schools	60	—
High Schools	74	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laughlin sees average highs of 65.0°F in January and 110.7°F in July, with 6.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Laughlin, NV
Average High — January	65.0°F
Average High — July	110.7°F
Annual Precipitation	6.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Laughlin, NV	National Avg
Population	8,184	—
Median Age	59.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	9.0%	22.2%
65 and over	41.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bullhead City, AZ 4 mi Katherine, AZ 6 mi Fort Mohave, AZ 10 mi Mesquite Creek, AZ 13 mi Mojave Ranch Estates, AZ 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Laughlin

Laughlin, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

89029

Laughlin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laughlin, NV affordable or expensive?

Laughlin's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Laughlin roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $222,200 and median rent is $930/month.

What is the crime rate in Laughlin, NV?

Laughlin's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 528.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Laughlin?

Public schools in Laughlin are operated by Clark County. The district has 242 elementary, 60 middle, and 74 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Laughlin, NV a good place to live?

Laughlin, NV has a population of 8,184, a median household income of $44,359, and an unemployment rate of 11.7%. 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 Laughlin?

Laughlin averages 65.0°F in January and 110.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Laughlin?

Laughlin, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89029.

What is the population of Laughlin?

The population of Laughlin, Nevada is 8,184 with a median age of 59.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laughlin?

Key numbers for living in Laughlin: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $222,200, median household income $44,359, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laughlin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.