At a Glance
Median Income
$76,926
$30,699 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
Zillow: $278,210
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
13.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
3,462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
How La France Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La France's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La France a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La France residents earn a median household income of $76,926 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,699. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La France is $122,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,210. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 13.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
La France reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,462/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in La France hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La France has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population915
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,926
Per Capita$30,699
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$1,333
Ownership27.4%
Zillow$278,210
Housing Units304
Rent Burden13.6%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property3,462/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation821 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in La France was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.