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Egan, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Acadia Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
966 Population 199/sq mi density
$91,233 Median Income $36,752 per capita
$225,100 Home Value $178,242 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
424 Violent Crime/100K 2,890 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$91,233 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Egan, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,233
21% above
$36,752 per capita
Home Value
$225,100
20% below
Zillow: $178,242
Violent Crime
424/100K
12% above
2,890/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Egan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
80%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
112%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Egan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Egan residents earn a median household income of $91,233 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,752. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Egan is $225,100 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,242. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Egan reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,890/100K.

Education

5.5% of adults in Egan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Egan has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population966
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,233
Per Capita$36,752
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,100
Rent
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$178,242
Housing Units380
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent424/100K
Property2,890/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,440/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation24 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Egan was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.