Louisiana
Florien is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 698. Residents earn $33,125 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Florien receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Florien has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Florien is $33,125, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 43.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Florien is $116,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $640 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Florien is below the national average at 157 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Florien enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,125 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,429 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,394 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 43.2% |
| 248% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 588 |
| County GDP | $1,249M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,671 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.4% |
| Census Median | $116,200 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $640 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,671 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 44.8% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.2% |
| Premature Death | 13,189/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Total Violent | 157.2/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 157.2/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C |
| Safety Score | 2.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.7 inches |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4575°N, 93.4592°W |
| County FIPS | 22085 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 74 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.4% |