At a Glance
Median Income
$36,356
$24,722 per capita
Home Value
$120,600
Zillow: $112,059
Median Rent
$778/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
513/100K
5,534/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
24.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Eunice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eunice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eunice 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
Eunice residents earn a median household income of $36,356 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,722. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% 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 Eunice is $120,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,059. Median rent is $778/month, with 33.9% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Eunice reports 513 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,534/100K. The murder rate is 20.1/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Eunice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eunice has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population9,261
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,802/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,356
Per Capita$24,722
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,600
Rent$778
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$112,059
Housing Units4,481
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent513/100K
Property5,534/100K
Murder20.1/100K
Assault413/100K
Burglary1,046/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Eunice was founded in 1884.
The median home in Eunice was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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