At a Glance
Median Income
$44,167
$15,016 per capita
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
822/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Creola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Creola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Creola a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Creola residents earn a median household income of $44,167 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,016. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Creola reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 822/100K.
Education
3.5% of adults in Creola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Creola has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$15,016
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,145
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$160,655
Housing Units59
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property822/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation177 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute16 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Creola was founded in 2002.
The median home in Creola was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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