Jonesville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Catahoula Parish County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,425 Population 742/sq mi density
$32,639 Median Income $22,226 per capita
$80,600 Home Value $131,312 Zillow
$1,061 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,639 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, $1,061/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Jonesville, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,639
57% below
$22,226 per capita
Home Value
$80,600
71% below
Zillow: $131,312
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
9% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
48% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Jonesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
29%
Rent
91%
Poverty
216%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jonesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jonesville residents earn a median household income of $32,639 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,226. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 273 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jonesville is $80,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,312. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 51.0% 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 1974.

Education

25.4% of adults in Jonesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jonesville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,425
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,639
Per Capita$22,226
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,600
Rent$1,061
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$131,312
Housing Units934
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity47.4%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death13,445/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation55 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Jonesville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.