Haynesville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
2,281 Population 472/sq mi density
$21,318 Median Income $12,840 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $97,188 Zillow
$396 Median Rent 37.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
368 Violent Crime/100K 1,155 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$21,318 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $396/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Haynesville, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$21,318
72% below
$12,840 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
73% below
Zillow: $97,188
Median Rent
$396/mo
66% below
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
368/100K
3% below
1,155/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
48.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
54.6%
70% above
33.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Haynesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
28%
Home Value
27%
Rent
34%
Poverty
394%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
342%
Crime
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Haynesville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Haynesville residents earn a median household income of $21,318 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,840. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Haynesville is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,188. Median rent is $396/month, with 37.7% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Haynesville reports 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,155/100K.

Education

4.2% of adults in Haynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Haynesville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,281
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$21,318
Per Capita$12,840
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty48.9%
County GDP$1,561M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$396
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$97,188
Housing Units1,122
Rent Burden37.7%

Crime

F
Violent368/100K
Property1,155/100K

Health

Obesity54.6%
Diabetes23.4%
Smoking33.3%
Heart Disease10.5%
Premature Death15,964/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation370 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband50.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Haynesville was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.