Louisiana
Epps is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 529. Residents earn $51,528 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Epps receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Epps offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Epps is $51,528, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Epps is $74,400, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Epps is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Epps enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 90.8% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,528 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,819 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $823 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,980 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 236 |
| County GDP | $237M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $875 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 43.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $74,400 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $88,760 |
| Census Median Rent | $879 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $875 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 44.5% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.6% |
| Depression | 28.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.8% |
| Physical Distress | 17.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,774/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.8 inches |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6038°N, 91.4814°W |
| County FIPS | 22123 |
Winner: Republican by 74 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.6% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 545/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 43.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |