At a Glance
Median Income
$24,278
$19,939 per capita
Home Value
$90,300
Zillow: $109,581
Median Rent
$680/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
26.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
20.3% smoking rate
How Bernice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bernice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bernice 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
Bernice residents earn a median household income of $24,278 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,939. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,509 business establishments, including 120 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bernice is $90,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,581. Median rent is $680/month, with 37.1% 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 1981.
Education
8.2% of adults in Bernice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bernice has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,170
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,278
Per Capita$19,939
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty26.2%
County GDP$2,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,300
Rent$680
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$109,581
Housing Units694
Rent Burden37.1%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.2 in/yr
Elevation212 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband56.3%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bernice was founded in 1899.
The median home in Bernice was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 120 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.