At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
639/100K
3,410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Bayou Goula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayou Goula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bayou Goula a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Bayou Goula reports 639 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,410/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Bayou Goula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayou Goula has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population342
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female71% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,976
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$3,436M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,688
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,112
Ownership26.3%
Zillow$129,660
Housing Units110
Rent Burden19.6%
Crime
F
Violent639/100K
Property3,410/100K
Health
Obesity49.0%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Bayou Goula was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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