Eros, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
322 Population 322/sq mi density
$27,045 Median Income $11,392 per capita
$525 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$27,045 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Eros, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,045
64% below
$11,392 per capita
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Eros Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Rent
45%
Poverty
191%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eros 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

Eros residents earn a median household income of $27,045 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,392. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Education

4.5% of adults in Eros hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eros has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,045
Per Capita$11,392
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$525
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$184,479
Housing Units81
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death11,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation208 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Eros was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.