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Downsville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Union Parish County
Downsville, LA
At a Glance
How Downsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Downsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Downsville residents earn a median household income of $111,071 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,155. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 460 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Downsville is $280,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,960. Median rent is $875/month, with 20.0% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Downsville reports 736 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,602/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Downsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downsville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.