Eunice, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

2.6 Fair / 5.0
9,261 Population
$36,356 Median Income
$120,600 Home Value
$778 Median Rent
68°F Avg Temperature
1,191 Violent Crime / 100K
38.9 yrs Median Age
15.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.6
Overall
2.3
Economy
4.8
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population9,261
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,802/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 54.3%

Economy

2.3/5
Median Income$36,356
Per Capita Income$24,722
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty Rate27.1%
County GDP$2,067M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$120,600
Zillow Value$112,059
Median Rent$778
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes16.4%
Depression28.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime1,191/100K
Property Crime6,390/100K
Murder38.7/100K
Vehicle Theft116.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Jan / Jul50° / 83°
Rain58 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+77.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Work From Home3.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Eunice Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$36,356
Home Value$120,600
Median Rent$778
Poverty Rate27.1%
Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
Unemployment4.7%
Violent Crime1,190.9 /100K
Avg Temperature67.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population9,261
Population Density1,802 per sq mi
Median Age38.9 years
Male47.0%
Female53.0%
Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54.3% Black 37.2% Hispanic 2.1% Other 6.4%
White54.3%
Black or African American37.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.4%

Language

English Only91.6%
Spanish Speakers8.4%
English 91.6% Spanish 8.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.1%
Health Insurance91.5%

Income

52% below avg
Median Household Income$36,356
Per Capita Income$24,722
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$867
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,101

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Poverty Rate27.1%
Total Establishments (County)1,460
County GDP$2,067M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation91
Healthcare Facilities141
Retail Stores168
Manufacturing46
Total Establishments1,460

Industry Mix

Restaurants 91 Healthcare 141 Retail 168 Manufacturing 46

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,101
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,946

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time28.0 min
Work From Home3.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

57% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$120,600
Zillow Home Value Index$112,059

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$75,500
Price Per Sq Ft$40
Homes Sold (month)7
Sale-to-List Ratio84.9%
Price Drops31.4%
Active Inventory35

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied51.2%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$778

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,946
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.61%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes16.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
High Blood Pressure43.6%
Asthma11.5%
COPD11.1%
Stroke5.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity37.2%
Depression28.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)18.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.5%
Regular Checkup80.3%
Premature Death Rate14,440 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.9 / 10
Exercise Access45.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)141
Restaurants (County)91

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime1,190.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter38.7 /100K
Rape145.2 /100K
Robbery164.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault842.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime6,390.4 /100K
Burglary2,168.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft4,105.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft116.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)14

Temperature

50°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average67.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.9 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Land Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density1,802 per sq mi
Latitude30.4904°
Longitude-92.4191°
County FIPS22001

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.5%
D 17.6%

Republican +64 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
High School+77.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,802 per sq mi
Land Area5.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)14

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