Echo, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan Area

Echo is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 490. Residents earn $124,145 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
490 Population 282/sq mi density
$124,145 Median Income $32,859 per capita
$372,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$124,145 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$372,400 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,145
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $372,400
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.6%
26% higher than US avg

How Echo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population490
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 57%

Economy

B
Median Income$124,145
Per Capita$32,859
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$7,414M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$372,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.2%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation63 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries11

Is Echo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Echo receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Echo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Echo is $124,145, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Echo among higher-income communities. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Echo is $372,400, 32% above the national median. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Echo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Echo has a population of 490 with a density of 282 people per square mile. The median age is 27.3 years, 30% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.3%), with 42.7% Black.

Population

490
Total Population
282
People / sq mi
27.3yrs
Median Age
30% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Echo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Echo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Echo is $124,145, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Echo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,145
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,859
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$66,140

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.6%
26% above US avg
Establishments (County)4,093
County GDP$7,414M

Business (County)

Restaurants259
Healthcare580
Retail535
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,379
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Echo is $372,400, 32% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$372,400
32% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,379
3% below US avg
Effective Rate0.91%
In Echo, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.2% report depression. 28.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Echo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure37.4%
Asthma10.3%
COPD8.9%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity28.6%
Depression31.2%
Mental Distress21.7%
Physical Distress16.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.5%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death15,366/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access70.9%
Healthcare Facilities580

Crime Rates: Echo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Echo has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall60.1 inches
58% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation63 ft (19 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates31.1085°N, 92.2406°W
County FIPS22079
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.8-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.7%
D 31%

Winner: Republican by 36.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.48
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density282/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities580
Restaurants259
Retail Stores535

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

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