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Elton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County
Elton, LA
At a Glance
How Elton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elton residents earn a median household income of $36,211 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,034. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% 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 Elton is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,703. Median rent is $493/month, with 27.4% 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.
Safety & Crime
Elton reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,188/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in Elton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elton 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.