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Donaldsonville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ascension Parish County
Donaldsonville, LA
At a Glance
How Donaldsonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Donaldsonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Donaldsonville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Donaldsonville residents earn a median household income of $24,160 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,401. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Donaldsonville is $175,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,666. Median rent is $838/month, with 47.9% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Donaldsonville reports 499 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,829/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Donaldsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Donaldsonville 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.