Lucky, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bienville Parish County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
186 Population 23/sq mi density
$24,063 Median Income $23,194 per capita
$863 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,063 median income, 2.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lucky, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,063
68% below
$23,194 per capita
Median Rent
$863/mo
26% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
47% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Lucky Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lucky's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
32%
Rent
74%
Poverty
210%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lucky a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lucky residents earn a median household income of $24,063 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,194. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Education

11.9% of adults in Lucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lucky has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population186
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$24,063
Per Capita$23,194
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

D
Home Value
Rent$863
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$124,489
Housing Units107
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death17,836/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain60.8 in/yr
Elevation239 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute38 min
Broadband35.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lucky was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.