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Denham Springs, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Livingston Parish County
Denham Springs, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Denham Springs a Good Place to Live?
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $253,522. 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.
Safety & Crime
Denham Springs reports 809 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,748/100K. The murder rate is 9.9/100K.
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 (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.