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Homer, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County
Homer, LA
At a Glance
How Homer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Homer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Homer residents earn a median household income of $21,396 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,148. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.5% 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 Homer is $55,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,188. Median rent is $687/month, with 51.0% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Homer reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,167/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Homer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homer has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.