Louisiana · Metropolitan Area
Hosston is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 334. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hosston receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Hosston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hosston is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hosston is $84,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Hosston enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,477 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,013 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,667 |
| County GDP | $7,656M |
| Restaurants | 280 |
| Healthcare | 264 |
| Retail | 436 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,331 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.97% |
| Commute Time | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,331 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.97% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,647/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 264 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8861°N, 93.8827°W |
| County FIPS | 22015 |
Winner: Republican by 43.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 70.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 264 |
| Restaurants | 280 |
| Retail Stores | 436 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |