Grosse Tete, LA

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
294 Population 200/sq mi density
$54,250 Median Income $32,720 per capita
$99,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,250
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $99,300
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.8%
86% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

How Grosse Tete Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population294
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 69%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,250
Per Capita$32,720
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$2,340M
Commute59 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain64.5 in/yr
Elevation14 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+94.4%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute59 min
Broadband78.6%
Libraries2

Is Grosse Tete a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Grosse Tete has a population of 294 with a density of 200 people per square mile. The median age is 52.3 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69%), with 29.9% Black.

Population

294
Total Population
200
People / sq mi
52.3yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Grosse Tete vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grosse Tete vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grosse Tete is $54,250, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes.

Income: Grosse Tete vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,250
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,720
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$70,462

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)857
County GDP$2,340M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare32
Retail89
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,347
33% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time59.3 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Grosse Tete is $99,300, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,300
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,347
33% below US avg
Effective Rate2.36%
In Grosse Tete, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 28.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grosse Tete vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure37.0%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity28.4%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate80.0%
Premature Death11,218/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access85.7%
Healthcare Facilities32

Crime Rates: Grosse Tete vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Grosse Tete has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 64.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall64.5 inches
70% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation14 ft (4 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates30.4154°N, 91.4394°W
County FIPS22121
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.7-point margin. 78.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.1%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 11.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
86% below US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score4.48
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density200/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.6%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities32
Restaurants73
Retail Stores89

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute59.3 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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