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Jeanerette, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
Jeanerette, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Jeanerette a Good Place to Live?
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.