At a Glance
Median Income
$63,056
$19,730 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
Zillow: $127,731
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
20.9% smoking rate
How Cecilia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cecilia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cecilia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cecilia residents earn a median household income of $63,056 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,730. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,100 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cecilia is $72,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,731. Median rent is $1,048/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
6.0% of adults in Cecilia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cecilia has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,517
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,056
Per Capita$19,730
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$3,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent$1,048
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$127,731
Housing Units642
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
Elevation25 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Cecilia was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.