Anacoco, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vernon Parish County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
792 Population 257/sq mi density
$67,375 Median Income $30,853 per capita
$190,100 Home Value $185,069 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,375 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,100 home value, $883/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Anacoco, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,375
10% below
$30,853 per capita
Home Value
$190,100
33% below
Zillow: $185,069
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Anacoco Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anacoco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
67%
Rent
76%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anacoco a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Anacoco residents earn a median household income of $67,375 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,853. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,060 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anacoco is $190,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,069. Median rent is $883/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

19.2% of adults in Anacoco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anacoco has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population792
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,375
Per Capita$30,853
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,698M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,100
Rent$883
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$185,069
Housing Units376
Rent Burden21.1%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,102/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation330 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Anacoco was founded in 1979.
The median home in Anacoco was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.