At a Glance
Median Income
$45,018
$20,803 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
Zillow: $136,582
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
22.4% smoking rate
How Empire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Empire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Empire a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Empire residents earn a median household income of $45,018 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,803. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 876 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Empire is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,582. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
8.7% of adults in Empire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Empire has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,218
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,018
Per Capita$20,803
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$136,582
Housing Units530
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death9,582/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+71.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Empire was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.