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Claiborne, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
12,647 Population 1,270/sq mi density
$69,173 Median Income $33,285 per capita
$214,100 Home Value $192,584 Zillow
$1,181 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,173 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$214,100 home value, $1,181/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Claiborne, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,173
8% below
$33,285 per capita
Home Value
$214,100
24% below
Zillow: $192,584
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
2% above
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
10,216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
2% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Claiborne Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Claiborne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
76%
Rent
102%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Claiborne a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Claiborne residents earn a median household income of $69,173 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,285. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,397 business establishments, including 313 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Claiborne is $214,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,584. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 29.5% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Claiborne reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,216/100K.

Education

33.1% of adults in Claiborne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Claiborne has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population12,647
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,270/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,173
Per Capita$33,285
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$9,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,100
Rent$1,181
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$192,584
Housing Units5,589
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property10,216/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,455/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation133 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Claiborne was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 313 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.