At a Glance
Median Income
$34,659
$21,979 per capita
Home Value
$59,200
Zillow: $240,291
Median Rent
$750/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
20.8% smoking rate
How Joaquin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joaquin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joaquin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joaquin residents earn a median household income of $34,659 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,979. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 611 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joaquin is $59,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,291. Median rent is $750/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
7.3% of adults in Joaquin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joaquin has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population688
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,659
Per Capita$21,979
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,988M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,200
Rent$750
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$240,291
Housing Units405
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation211 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Joaquin was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.