At a Glance
Median Income
$55,202
$39,985 per capita
Home Value
$308,200
Zillow: $381,362
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
1,905/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
15.2% smoking rate
How Louisa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Louisa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Louisa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Louisa residents earn a median household income of $55,202 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,985. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,570 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Louisa is $308,200 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $381,362. Median rent is $1,225/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Louisa reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,905/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Louisa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Louisa has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,249
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,202
Per Capita$39,985
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty13.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
B+
Home Value$308,200
Rent$1,225
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$381,362
Housing Units948
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property1,905/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,823/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation418 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Louisa was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.