At a Glance
Median Income
$36,578
$24,667 per capita
Home Value
$153,800
Zillow: $140,866
Median Rent
$782/mo
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
25.4% smoking rate
How Kaplan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kaplan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kaplan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kaplan residents earn a median household income of $36,578 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,667. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kaplan is $153,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,866. Median rent is $782/month, with 47.5% 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 1968.
Education
7.3% of adults in Kaplan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kaplan has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population4,271
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,833/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,578
Per Capita$24,667
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A
Home Value$153,800
Rent$782
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$140,866
Housing Units1,985
Rent Burden47.5%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation11 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Kaplan was founded in 1902.
The median home in Kaplan was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.