At a Glance
Median Income
$19,841
$15,775 per capita
Home Value
$88,300
Zillow: $100,198
Median Rent
$519/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
61.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.8%
29.5% smoking rate
How Mamou Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mamou's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mamou a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mamou residents earn a median household income of $19,841 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,775. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 61.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mamou is $88,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,198. Median rent is $519/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
10.1% of adults in Mamou hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mamou has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,884
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,045/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$19,841
Per Capita$15,775
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty61.0%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A
Home Value$88,300
Rent$519
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$100,198
Housing Units1,321
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity51.8%
Diabetes20.3%
Smoking29.5%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death13,359/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation59 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mamou was founded in 1907.
The median home in Mamou was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.