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Erath, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vermilion Parish County
Erath, LA
At a Glance
How Erath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Erath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Erath a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Erath residents earn a median household income of $45,526 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,827. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Erath is $133,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,013. Median rent is $835/month, with 31.1% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Erath reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,214/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Erath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erath has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.