At a Glance
Median Income
$45,550
$24,836 per capita
Violent Crime
661/100K
1,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
63.8% high school+
Unemployment
23.7%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Bordelonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bordelonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bordelonville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bordelonville residents earn a median household income of $45,550 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,836. The unemployment rate stands at 23.7% (558% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 938 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bordelonville reports 661 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,982/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Bordelonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
63.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bordelonville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population285
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$45,550
Per Capita$24,836
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$814
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership44.3%
Zillow$122,955
Housing Units209
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
F
Violent661/100K
Property1,982/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,475/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation50 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+63.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Bordelonville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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