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East Hodge, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
318 Population 1,383/sq mi density
$26,146 Median Income $14,832 per capita
$77,800 Home Value $141,833 Zillow
$348 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
1,408 Violent Crime/100K 5,742 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,146 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $348/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,408 violent crimes/100K (271% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

East Hodge, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,146
65% below
$14,832 per capita
Home Value
$77,800
72% below
Zillow: $141,833
Median Rent
$348/mo
70% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,408/100K
271% above
5,742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
38.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.6%
61% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
299 sunny days/yr

How East Hodge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
28%
Rent
30%
Poverty
308%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
371%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Hodge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Hodge residents earn a median household income of $26,146 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,832. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Hodge is $77,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,833. Median rent is $348/month, with 31.3% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

East Hodge reports 1,408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 271% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,742/100K.

Education

18.4% of adults in East Hodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Hodge has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population318
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,383/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,146
Per Capita$14,832
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.2%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,800
Rent$348
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$141,833
Housing Units160
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,408/100K
Property5,742/100K

Health

Obesity51.6%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation204 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute11 min
Broadband57.7%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in East Hodge was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.