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Bayou L'Ourse, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Assumption Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,197 Population 808/sq mi density
$49,318 Median Income $26,476 per capita
$83,900 Home Value $127,827 Zillow
70°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
324 Violent Crime/100K 3,386 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,318 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bayou L'Ourse, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,318
34% below
$26,476 per capita
Home Value
$83,900
70% below
Zillow: $127,827
Violent Crime
324/100K
15% below
3,386/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
29.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
240%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bayou L'Ourse a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
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 3.3% (8% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Bayou L'Ourse reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,386/100K.

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. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,197
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,318
Per Capita$26,476
Unemployment3.3%
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%

Crime

F
Violent324/100K
Property3,386/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,175/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain58.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.