At a Glance
Median Income
$59,475
$33,078 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
14.8% smoking rate
How Cade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cade a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cade residents earn a median household income of $59,475 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,078. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,127 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Education
7.3% of adults in Cade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cade has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,775
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,475
Per Capita$33,078
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$1,973M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$278,781
Housing Units861
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain66.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cade was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.