Florien, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Sabine Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
698 Population 313/sq mi density
$33,125 Median Income $22,429 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $163,316 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$33,125 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $640/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Florien, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,125
56% below
$22,429 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
59% below
Zillow: $163,316
Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
43.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Florien Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
41%
Rent
55%
Poverty
348%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Florien a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Florien residents earn a median household income of $33,125 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,429. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Florien is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,316. Median rent is $640/month, with 31.3% 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 1981.

Education

13.5% of adults in Florien hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Florien has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population698
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$33,125
Per Capita$22,429
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty43.2%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$640
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$163,316
Housing Units323
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute35 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Florien was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.