Median Income
$67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$720
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.0%
37% higher than US avg
How Louise Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,025
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$45,040
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty17.0%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$720
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units755
Rent Burden6.9%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Louise a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Louise receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Louise offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Louise is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Louise is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.
Louise has a population of 2,025 with a density of 6 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 1.4% Asian.
Population
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82.0% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 15.6% |
The median household income in Louise is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,040 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
| 37% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |
The median home value in Louise is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $720 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.2% |
| Housing Units | 755 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Louise vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 360.9 sq mi (934.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |