Bawcomville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,635 Population 831/sq mi density
$32,721 Median Income $19,781 per capita
$65,600 Home Value $192,584 Zillow
$979 Median Rent 39.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$32,721 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $979/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bawcomville, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,721
56% below
$19,781 per capita
Home Value
$65,600
77% below
Zillow: $192,584
Median Rent
$979/mo
16% below
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
32.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
26.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Bawcomville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
23%
Rent
84%
Poverty
263%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bawcomville 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

Bawcomville residents earn a median household income of $32,721 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,781. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,397 business establishments, including 313 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bawcomville is $65,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,584. Median rent is $979/month, with 39.0% 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 1990.

Education

3.8% of adults in Bawcomville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bawcomville 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 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,635
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density831/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,721
Per Capita$19,781
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty32.6%
County GDP$9,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,600
Rent$979
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$192,584
Housing Units1,841
Rent Burden39.0%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking26.4%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death13,455/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation85 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband61.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Bawcomville was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 313 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.