Coushatta, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Red River Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,945 Population 582/sq mi density
$29,477 Median Income $16,049 per capita
$91,800 Home Value $112,446 Zillow
$701 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,477 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, $701/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Coushatta, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,477
61% below
$16,049 per capita
Home Value
$91,800
67% below
Zillow: $112,446
Median Rent
$701/mo
40% below
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78% below
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.2%
50% above
24.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Coushatta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
39%
Home Value
33%
Rent
60%
Poverty
259%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coushatta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coushatta residents earn a median household income of $29,477 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,049. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coushatta is $91,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,446. Median rent is $701/month, with 30.4% 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 1974.

Education

7.3% of adults in Coushatta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coushatta has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,945
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,477
Per Capita$16,049
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$990M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,800
Rent$701
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$112,446
Housing Units774
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity48.2%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation153 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute15 min
Broadband62.7%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Coushatta was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.