At a Glance
Median Income
$26,500
$17,099 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $177,375
Median Rent
$505/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
65.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
55.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
24.0% smoking rate
How Arnaudville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arnaudville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arnaudville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arnaudville residents earn a median household income of $26,500 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,099. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,100 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arnaudville is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,375. Median rent is $505/month, with 33.2% 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 1974.
Education
7.0% of adults in Arnaudville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
65.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arnaudville has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,518
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density2,200/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,500
Per Capita$17,099
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty55.8%
County GDP$3,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$505
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$177,375
Housing Units740
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death16,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation28 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+65.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband58.5%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Arnaudville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.