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Jeanerette, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,732 Population 2,048/sq mi density
$51,311 Median Income $26,680 per capita
$94,600 Home Value $91,800 Zillow
$787 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
42 Violent Crime/100K 2,626 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,311 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,600 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Jeanerette, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,311
32% below
$26,680 per capita
Home Value
$94,600
66% below
Zillow: $91,800
Median Rent
$787/mo
32% below
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
89% below
2,626/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
46% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Jeanerette Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
34%
Rent
68%
Poverty
206%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jeanerette a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jeanerette residents earn a median household income of $51,311 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,680. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,436 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jeanerette is $94,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,800. Median rent is $787/month, with 20.2% 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

Jeanerette reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,626/100K.

Education

12.4% of adults in Jeanerette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jeanerette has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population4,732
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,048/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,311
Per Capita$26,680
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$3,528M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,600
Rent$787
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$91,800
Housing Units2,296
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

F
Violent42/100K
Property2,626/100K

Health

Obesity46.8%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,601/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain65.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation12 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute37 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Jeanerette was built in 1967.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.