At a Glance
Median Income
$52,593
$19,695 per capita
Home Value
$38,000
Zillow: $149,824
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
23.3%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.3% smoking rate
How Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Branch 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
Branch residents earn a median household income of $52,593 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,695. The unemployment rate stands at 23.3% (547% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Branch is $38,000 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,824. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
6.2% of adults in Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Branch has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population338
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,593
Per Capita$19,695
Unemployment23.3%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$38,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$149,824
Housing Units120
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.5 in/yr
Elevation29 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Branch was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.