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Berwick, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
Berwick, LA
At a Glance
How Berwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Berwick a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Berwick residents earn a median household income of $57,708 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,343. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,436 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berwick is $188,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,819. Median rent is $492/month, with 23.5% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Berwick reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,449/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Berwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berwick 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.