Elizabeth, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
437 Population 265/sq mi density
$37,955 Median Income $27,886 per capita
$66,400 Home Value $137,743 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$37,955 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,400 home value, $797/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Elizabeth, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,955
49% below
$27,886 per capita
Home Value
$66,400
76% below
Zillow: $137,743
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
24%
Rent
69%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elizabeth residents earn a median household income of $37,955 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,886. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elizabeth is $66,400 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,743. Median rent is $797/month, with 23.3% 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 1972.

Education

10.0% of adults in Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population437
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,955
Per Capita$27,886
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$1,080M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,400
Rent$797
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$137,743
Housing Units215
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain62.1 in/yr
Elevation158 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute40 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Elizabeth was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.