Bienville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
153
Population
14/sq mi density
$625
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bienville, LA
At a Glance
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
34.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
39% above
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
How Bienville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bienville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Rent
54%
Poverty
277%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
328%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bienville a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
3.3% of adults in Bienville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bienville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population153
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,515
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty34.3%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
Home Value
Rent$625
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$104,601
Housing Units128
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death11,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain60.8 in/yr
Elevation214 ft
Education
FBachelor's+3.3%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband50.6%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bienville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.