At a Glance
Median Income
$52,679
$29,408 per capita
Home Value
$172,700
Zillow: $149,530
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
20.0% smoking rate
How Louin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Louin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Louin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Louin residents earn a median household income of $52,679 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,408. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 240 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Louin is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,530. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
20.3% of adults in Louin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Louin has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population444
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,679
Per Capita$29,408
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$656M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,700
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$149,530
Housing Units243
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation358 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband61.5%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Louin was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.