Bonita, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Morehouse Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
231 Population 171/sq mi density
$28,750 Median Income $20,338 per capita
$60,600 Home Value $85,595 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,600 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonita, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,750
62% below
$20,338 per capita
Home Value
$60,600
79% below
Zillow: $85,595
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
74.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
23.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Bonita Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bonita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
38%
Home Value
21%
Rent
61%
Poverty
264%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonita a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bonita residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,338. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 571 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bonita is $60,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,595. Median rent is $707/month, with 34.6% 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 1973.

Education

3.1% of adults in Bonita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bonita has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population231
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$20,338
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$755M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,600
Rent$707
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$85,595
Housing Units137
Rent Burden34.6%

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking23.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death17,460/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.0 in/yr
Elevation106 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+74.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute31 min
Broadband46.2%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bonita was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.