Louisiana · Metropolitan Area
Lafitte is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 464. Residents earn $47,059 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lafitte receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Lafitte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lafitte is $47,059, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lafitte is $190,200, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Lafitte enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,059 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,522 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,227 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,828 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,879 |
| County GDP | $31,830M |
| Restaurants | 1,162 |
| Healthcare | 1,349 |
| Retail | 1,626 |
| Manufacturing | 260 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,732 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 39.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $190,200 |
| 33% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $136 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,732 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,825/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,349 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 66.1 inches |
| 74% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7109°N, 90.0968°W |
| County FIPS | 22051 |
Winner: Republican by 13 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.4% |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,349 |
| Restaurants | 1,162 |
| Retail Stores | 1,626 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| Avg Commute | 39.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |