Hodge, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
685 Population
$48,150 Median Income
$75,700 Home Value
$728 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
30.0 yrs Median Age
10.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
3.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.9
Education

People

Population685
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 63.9%

Economy

3.1/5
Median Income$48,150
Per Capita Income$20,485
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty Rate23.4%
County GDP$604M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$75,700
Median Rent$728
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes14.5%
Depression27.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul47° / 82°
Rain61 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+92.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Work From Home3.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Hodge Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$48,150
Home Value$75,700
Median Rent$728
Poverty Rate23.4%
Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
Unemployment1.7%
Avg Temperature65.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population685
Population Density706 per sq mi
Median Age30.0 years
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63.9% Black 32.6% Hispanic 1.8% Other 1.7%
White63.9%
Black or African American32.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.7%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability28.5%
Health Insurance98.7%

Income

36% below avg
Median Household Income$48,150
Per Capita Income$20,485
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,039
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,517

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.7%
Poverty Rate23.4%
Total Establishments (County)324
County GDP$604M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation19
Healthcare Facilities25
Retail Stores37
Manufacturing6
Total Establishments324

Industry Mix

Restaurants 19 Healthcare 25 Retail 37 Manufacturing 6

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,517
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,883

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.5 min
Work From Home3.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

73% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$75,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.9%

Rental Costs

37% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$728

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,883
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.49%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes14.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure42.0%
Asthma10.8%
COPD8.2%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.7%
Regular Checkup80.5%
Premature Death Rate11,807 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.0 / 10
Exercise Access16.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)25
Restaurants (County)19

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Temperature

47°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation60.8 in
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation175 ft (53 m)
Land Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density706 per sq mi
Latitude32.2700°
Longitude-92.7297°
County FIPS22049

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 25.6%

Republican +47.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
High School+92.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density706 per sq mi
Land Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

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