Boutte, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
2,283 Population
$78,971 Median Income
$240,400 Home Value
$1,232 Median Rent
71°F Avg Temperature
37.9 yrs Median Age
15.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.2
Education

People

Population2,283
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 46.6%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$78,971
Per Capita Income$31,395
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty Rate4.9%
County GDP$12,725M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$240,400
Zillow Value$202,342
Median Rent$1,232
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes14.4%
Depression24.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Jan / Jul54° / 84°
Rain63 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+87.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Work From Home0.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Boutte Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$78,971
Home Value$240,400
Median Rent$1,232
Poverty Rate4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
Unemployment8.5%
Avg Temperature70.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,283
Population Density166 per sq mi
Median Age37.9 years
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46.6% Black 42.7% Hispanic 0.7% Other 10%
White46.6%
Black or African American42.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.0%

Language

English Only96.1%
Spanish Speakers3.9%
English 96.1% Spanish 3.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability23.3%
Health Insurance93.2%

Income

5% above avg
Median Household Income$78,971
Per Capita Income$31,395
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,867
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$77,467

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate8.5%
Poverty Rate4.9%
Total Establishments (County)1,446
County GDP$12,725M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation77
Healthcare Facilities80
Retail Stores109
Manufacturing39
Total Establishments1,446

Industry Mix

Restaurants 77 Healthcare 80 Retail 109 Manufacturing 39

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$77,467
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,647

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.2 min
Work From Home0.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

15% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$240,400
Zillow Home Value Index$202,342

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$379,000
Price Per Sq Ft$43
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio71.4%
Price Drops20.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied71.4%

Rental Costs

6% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,232

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,647
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.52%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes14.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure42.7%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.0%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity31.8%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.2%
Regular Checkup82.1%
Premature Death Rate9,796 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access76.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)80
Restaurants (County)77

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

54°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average70.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation63.4 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Land Area13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density166 per sq mi
Latitude29.8874°
Longitude-90.3888°
County FIPS22089

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.4%
D 33%

Republican +32.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
High School+87.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density166 per sq mi
Land Area13.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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