Hackberry, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Cameron Parish County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
830 Population 30/sq mi density
$115,054 Median Income $29,910 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $247,464 Zillow
70°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,054 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hackberry, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,054
53% above
$29,910 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $247,464
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Hackberry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
153%
Home Value
80%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hackberry a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hackberry residents earn a median household income of $115,054 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,910. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 158 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hackberry is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,464. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

14.5% of adults in Hackberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hackberry has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population830
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,054
Per Capita$29,910
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$1,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,237

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$247,464
Housing Units736
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,694/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation-1 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 93% / D 7%
Commute14 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hackberry was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Lake Charles Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.