Kinder, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,361 Population 427/sq mi density
$48,063 Median Income $25,291 per capita
$108,300 Home Value $151,319 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$48,063 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $829/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kinder, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,063
36% below
$25,291 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
62% below
Zillow: $151,319
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
35.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Kinder Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
38%
Rent
71%
Poverty
282%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kinder a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kinder residents earn a median household income of $48,063 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,291. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kinder is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,319. Median rent is $829/month, with 30.6% 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 1976.

Education

11.0% of adults in Kinder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kinder has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,361
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,063
Per Capita$25,291
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty35.0%
County GDP$1,080M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$829
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$151,319
Housing Units920
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain61.8 in/yr
Elevation45 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kinder was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.