Louisiana
Harrisonburg is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 317. Residents earn $30,694 per year, which is 59% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harrisonburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Harrisonburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Harrisonburg is $30,694, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Harrisonburg is $77,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Harrisonburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 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 | $30,694 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,146 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $748 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,590 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 273 |
| County GDP | $235M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,040 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $77,300 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $704 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 38.8% |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,040 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.35% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 13,445/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 15.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.5 inches |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 44 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7685°N, 91.8230°W |
| County FIPS | 22025 |
Winner: Republican by 50.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 73.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 64.7% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |