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Crescent, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Iberville Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,121 Population 671/sq mi density
$42,371 Median Income $17,485 per capita
$53,300 Home Value $163,156 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 69 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,371 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Crescent, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,371
44% below
$17,485 per capita
Home Value
$53,300
81% below
Zillow: $163,156
Violent Crime
116/100K
70% below
69/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Crescent Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crescent a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crescent residents earn a median household income of $42,371 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,485. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 818 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crescent is $53,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,156. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Crescent reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 69/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Crescent hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crescent has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,121
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,371
Per Capita$17,485
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,436M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,688

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,300
Rent
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$163,156
Housing Units416
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property69/100K

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Crescent was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.