At a Glance
Median Income
$29,223
$24,250 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
Zillow: $117,299
Median Rent
$656/mo
39.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
424/100K
2,890/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Gueydan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gueydan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gueydan a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gueydan residents earn a median household income of $29,223 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,250. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gueydan is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,299. Median rent is $656/month, with 39.4% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Gueydan reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,890/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Gueydan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gueydan has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,431
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,573/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$29,223
Per Capita$24,250
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent$656
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$117,299
Housing Units671
Rent Burden39.4%
Crime
F
Violent424/100K
Property2,890/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute35 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Gueydan was founded in 1884.
The median home in Gueydan was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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