At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$35,966 per capita
Home Value
$55,400
Zillow: $123,813
Violent Crime
453/100K
2,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
66.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
26.0% smoking rate
How Krotz Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Krotz Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Krotz Springs a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Krotz Springs residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,966. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,100 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Krotz Springs is $55,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,813. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Krotz Springs reports 453 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,718/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Krotz Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
66.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Krotz Springs has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population771
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density462/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$35,966
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$3,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,400
Rent
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$123,813
Housing Units467
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent453/100K
Property2,718/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death16,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation22 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Krotz Springs was founded in 1909.
The median home in Krotz Springs was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.