At a Glance
Median Income
$49,318
$26,476 per capita
Home Value
$83,900
Zillow: $127,827
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
29.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
23.6% smoking rate
How Bayou L'Ourse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayou L'Ourse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bayou L'Ourse a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bayou L'Ourse residents earn a median household income of $49,318 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,476. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayou L'Ourse is $83,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,827. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
13.2% of adults in Bayou L'Ourse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayou L'Ourse has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,197
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,318
Per Capita$26,476
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty29.7%
County GDP$735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,900
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$127,827
Housing Units699
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bayou L'Ourse was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.