Crescent, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
1,121 Population
$42,371 Median Income
$53,300 Home Value
69°F Avg Temperature
28.5 yrs Median Age
12.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.0
Education

People

Population1,121
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 80.0%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$42,371
Per Capita Income$17,485
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$3,436M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$53,300
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Depression29.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul52° / 83°
Rain63 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+79.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
CommuteN/A
Work From Home0.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Crescent Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$42,371
Home Value$53,300
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature68.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,121
Population Density671 per sq mi
Median Age28.5 years
Male37.6%
Female62.4%
Male 37.6%
Female 62.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80% Black 12% Other 8%
White80.0%
Black or African American12.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.0%

Language

English Only96.8%
Spanish Speakers3.2%
English 96.8% Spanish 3.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.4%
Health Insurance94.1%

Income

44% below avg
Median Household Income$42,371
Per Capita Income$17,485
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,688
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$66,831

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)818
County GDP$3,436M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation47
Healthcare Facilities46
Retail Stores89
Manufacturing34
Total Establishments818

Industry Mix

Restaurants 47 Healthcare 46 Retail 89 Manufacturing 34

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$66,831
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,083

Commute & Transportation

Work From Home0.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

81% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$53,300

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied59.7%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,083
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.91%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Heart Disease7.7%
High Blood Pressure41.5%
Asthma11.4%
COPD10.4%
Stroke4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity37.7%
Depression29.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)18.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.1%
Regular Checkup78.8%
Premature Death Rate13,473 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access60.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)46
Restaurants (County)47

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

52°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average68.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation62.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Land Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density671 per sq mi
Latitude30.2432°
Longitude-91.2882°
County FIPS22047

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.6%
D 48.9%

Republican +0.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
High School+79.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density671 per sq mi
Land Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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