At a Glance
Median Income
$70,361
$37,418 per capita
Home Value
$222,600
Zillow: $219,940
Median Rent
$945/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.2% smoking rate
How Lacombe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lacombe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lacombe a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lacombe residents earn a median household income of $70,361 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,418. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,927 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lacombe is $222,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,940. Median rent is $945/month, with 25.0% 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 1994.
Education
27.3% of adults in Lacombe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lacombe has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,883
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,361
Per Capita$37,418
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$17,382M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,600
Rent$945
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$219,940
Housing Units3,368
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Lacombe was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.