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Hayes, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
269 Population 97/sq mi density
$258,800 Home Value $232,735 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
2,669 Violent Crime/100K 2,828 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,669 violent crimes/100K (602% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hayes, LA

At a Glance

Home Value
$258,800
8% below
Zillow: $232,735
Violent Crime
2,669/100K
602% above
2,828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Hayes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
92%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
702%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hayes a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hayes is $258,800 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,735. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Hayes reports 2,669 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 602% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,828/100K.

Education

10.2% of adults in Hayes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hayes has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population269
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$35,957
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,046M
Avg Weekly Wage$849

Housing

Home Value$258,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$232,735
Housing Units121
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent2,669/100K
Property2,828/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death13,403/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Hayes was founded in 1832.
The median home in Hayes was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.