Baldwin, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.3 Fair / 5.0
1,694 Population
$29,592 Median Income
$127,000 Home Value
$946 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
42 Violent Crime / 100K
39.6 yrs Median Age
6.3% Bachelor's Degree+
2.3
Overall
2.4
Economy
4.3
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.5
Education

People

Population1,694
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupBlack 71.4%

Economy

2.4/5
Median Income$29,592
Per Capita Income$21,891
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty Rate30.0%
County GDP$3,528M

Housing

4.3/5
Home Value (Census)$127,000
Median Rent$946
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity50.2%
Diabetes17.9%
Depression26.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime42/100K
Property Crime2,626/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul53° / 82°
Rain65 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+84.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute37 min
Work From Home2.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Baldwin Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$29,592
Home Value$127,000
Median Rent$946
Poverty Rate30.0%
Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
Unemployment1.4%
Violent Crime42.4 /100K
Avg Temperature68.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,694
Population Density526 per sq mi
Median Age39.6 years
Male56.8%
Female43.2%
Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 24% Black 71.4% Hispanic 1.1% Other 3.5%
White24.0%
Black or African American71.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.5%

Language

English Only93.1%
Spanish Speakers6.9%
English 93.1% Spanish 6.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability24.4%
Health Insurance88.9%

Income

61% below avg
Median Household Income$29,592
Per Capita Income$21,891
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,191
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,157

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.4%
Poverty Rate30.0%
Total Establishments (County)1,436
County GDP$3,528M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation96
Healthcare Facilities106
Retail Stores175
Manufacturing66
Total Establishments1,436

Industry Mix

Restaurants 96 Healthcare 106 Retail 175 Manufacturing 66

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,157
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,530

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time36.6 min
Work From Home2.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

55% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$127,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$39
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio84.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied53.6%

Rental Costs

19% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$946

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,530
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.99%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity50.2%
Diabetes17.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure47.5%
Asthma11.8%
COPD9.6%
Stroke5.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.2%
Physical Inactivity39.0%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage88.9%
Regular Checkup82.3%
Premature Death Rate13,601 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.5 / 10
Exercise Access84.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)106
Restaurants (County)96

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime42.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery42.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,626.0 /100K
Burglary211.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,414.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

53°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average68.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation65.3 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Land Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density526 per sq mi
Latitude29.8413°
Longitude-91.5549°
County FIPS22101

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.4%
D 33.6%

Republican +31.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
High School+84.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density526 per sq mi
Land Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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