Banks Springs, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caldwell Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,432 Population 456/sq mi density
$22,240 Median Income $18,267 per capita
$70,400 Home Value $130,805 Zillow
$340 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$22,240 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $340/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Banks Springs, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,240
70% below
$18,267 per capita
Home Value
$70,400
75% below
Zillow: $130,805
Median Rent
$340/mo
71% below
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
69.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
59.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Banks Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
30%
Home Value
25%
Rent
29%
Poverty
478%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Banks Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Banks Springs residents earn a median household income of $22,240 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,267. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 59.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Banks Springs is $70,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,805. Median rent is $340/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 1985.

Education

6.1% of adults in Banks Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 69.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Banks Springs has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,432
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$22,240
Per Capita$18,267
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty59.3%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$340
Ownership39.8%
Zillow$130,805
Housing Units573
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,531/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation200 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+69.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband48.8%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Banks Springs was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.525 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.