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Bernice, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
Bernice, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Bernice a Good Place to Live?
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $100,634. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bernice reports 372 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,110/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.