At a Glance
Median Income
$34,028
$26,369 per capita
Home Value
$92,300
Zillow: $119,074
Median Rent
$725/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
37.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.5% smoking rate
How Estherwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Estherwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Estherwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Estherwood residents earn a median household income of $34,028 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,369. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Estherwood is $92,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,074. Median rent is $725/month, with 33.0% 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 1979.
Education
7.7% of adults in Estherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Estherwood has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population630
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$34,028
Per Capita$26,369
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty37.7%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,300
Rent$725
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$119,074
Housing Units296
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.5 in/yr
Elevation15 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute29 min
Broadband57.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Estherwood was founded in 1816.
The median home in Estherwood was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.