At a Glance
Median Income
$57,596
$25,510 per capita
Violent Crime
194/100K
48/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
42.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
30.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
26.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Buras Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buras's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buras a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buras residents earn a median household income of $57,596 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,510. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 876 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Buras reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 48/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Buras hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
42.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buras has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population757
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,596
Per Capita$25,510
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty30.1%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$136,582
Housing Units513
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property48/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,582/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation-2 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+42.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute38 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Buras was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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