At a Glance
Median Income
$77,418
$37,019 per capita
Home Value
$188,700
Zillow: $256,955
Median Rent
$950/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.2% smoking rate
How Denham Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Denham Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Denham Springs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Denham Springs residents earn a median household income of $77,418 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,019. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,117 business establishments, including 210 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denham Springs is $188,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,955. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.1% 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 1979.
Education
22.7% of adults in Denham Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denham Springs has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population9,362
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,279/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,418
Per Capita$37,019
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$4,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,700
Rent$950
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$256,955
Housing Units4,240
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain64.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation40 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Denham Springs was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 210 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.