Boothville, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan Area

Boothville is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 481. Residents earn $24,700 per year, which is 67% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
481 Population 224/sq mi density
$24,700 Median Income $31,378 per capita
$77,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,700 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$77,300 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $24,700
67% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,300
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.8%
40% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 42.9%
246% higher than US avg

How Boothville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population481
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

C
Median Income$24,700
Per Capita$31,378
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$4,007M
Commute62 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.8%
Heart Disease9.3%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation-6 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+65.7%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute62 min
Libraries3

Is Boothville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boothville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Boothville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boothville is $24,700, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 42.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 62 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boothville is $77,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Boothville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Boothville has a population of 481 with a density of 224 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73%), with 4.4% Hispanic, 12.3% Black.

Population

481
Total Population
224
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Boothville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.8%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boothville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boothville is $24,700, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 62 minutes.

Income: Boothville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,700
67% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,378
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696
IRS Avg AGI$77,259

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate42.9%
246% above US avg
Establishments (County)876
County GDP$4,007M

Business (County)

Restaurants58
Healthcare23
Retail67
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,988
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time62.1 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Boothville is $77,300, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,300
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,988
15% below US avg
Effective Rate3.87%
In Boothville, 44.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.8% report depression. 43.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Boothville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.8%
40% above US avg
Diabetes17.7%
Heart Disease9.3%
High Blood Pressure44.3%
Asthma11.7%
COPD12.9%
Stroke5.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity43.3%
Depression29.8%
Mental Distress24.9%
Physical Distress21.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.1%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death9,582/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.1/10
Exercise Access45.1%
Healthcare Facilities23

Crime Rates: Boothville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Boothville has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.9 inches
42% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation-6 ft (-2 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates29.3325°N, 89.4057°W
County FIPS22075
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.4%
D 30.4%

Winner: Republican by 38 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+65.7%
School Test Score4.48
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density224/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities23
Restaurants58
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute62.1 min
Work from Home0.0%

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