Bordelonville, LA

Louisiana

Bordelonville is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 285. Residents earn $45,550 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
285 Population 66/sq mi density
$45,550 Median Income $24,836 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$45,550 median income, 23.7% unemployment
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,550
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.7%
15% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 23.7%
558% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 27.3%
120% higher than US avg

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

People

Population285
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,550
Per Capita$24,836
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$1,177M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.6%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation50 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+63.8%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
CommuteN/A
Libraries8

Is Bordelonville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bordelonville receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bordelonville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bordelonville is $45,550, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 23.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Education

28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 63.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Bordelonville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Bordelonville has a population of 285 with a density of 66 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

285
Total Population
66
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40%
Female 60%

Race & Ethnicity

Bordelonville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bordelonville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bordelonville is $45,550, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Bordelonville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,550
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,836
Avg Weekly Wage$814
IRS Avg AGI$54,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.7%
558% above US avg
Poverty Rate27.3%
120% above US avg
Establishments (County)938
County GDP$1,177M

Business (County)

Restaurants53
Healthcare99
Retail142
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,729
51% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

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-Occupied44.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,729
51% below US avg
In Bordelonville, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.6% report depression. 30.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure37.4%
Asthma11.2%
COPD8.7%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity30.7%
Depression31.6%
Mental Distress22.9%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate78.1%
Premature Death14,475/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.6/10
Exercise Access34.5%
Healthcare Facilities99

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Bordelonville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.6 inches
57% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation50 ft (15 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates31.1012°N, 91.9005°W
County FIPS22009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.8%

Winner: Republican by 43.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.7%
15% below US avg
High School+63.8%
School Test Score4.48
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density66/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities99
Restaurants53
Retail Stores142

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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