Louisiana · Metropolitan Area
Grosse Tete is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 294. Residents earn $54,250 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grosse Tete receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Grosse Tete offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grosse Tete is $54,250, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Grosse Tete is $99,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Grosse Tete enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,250 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,720 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,299 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,462 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 857 |
| County GDP | $2,340M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,347 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.36% |
| Commute Time | 59.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $99,300 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,347 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.36% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,218/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 64.5 inches |
| 70% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4154°N, 91.4394°W |
| County FIPS | 22121 |
Winner: Republican by 11.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.8% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.6% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 59.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |