At a Glance
Median Income
$51,311
$26,680 per capita
Home Value
$94,600
Zillow: $102,493
Median Rent
$787/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
20.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jeanerette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.3% (64% 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 $102,493. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,732
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,048/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,311
Per Capita$26,680
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$3,528M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,600
Rent$787
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$102,493
Housing Units2,296
Rent Burden20.2%
Health
Obesity46.8%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,601/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain65.5 in/yr
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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.