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Catahoula, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Martin Parish County
Catahoula, LA
At a Glance
How Catahoula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Catahoula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Catahoula a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Catahoula residents earn a median household income of $41,750 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,073. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,127 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Catahoula is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,237. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Catahoula reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,626/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Catahoula hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Catahoula has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.