Creola, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
273 Population 666/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $15,016 per capita
$1,145 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Creola, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,167
41% below
$15,016 per capita
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
2% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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)

Income
59%
Rent
98%
Poverty
260%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Creola a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 2.6% (28% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population273
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$15,016
Unemployment2.6%
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%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,307/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
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
Broadband97.1%
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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.