Gillis, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
763
Population
457/sq mi density
68°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gillis, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
26.3%
631% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
How Gillis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gillis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
731%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gillis a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
6.0% of adults in Gillis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 71.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gillis 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 69.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population763
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,347
Unemployment26.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$179,363
Housing Units426
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain69.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation25 ft
Education
FBachelor's+6.0%
High School+71.2%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Gillis was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.