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Mamou, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
Mamou, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Mamou a Good Place to Live?
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 6.2% (72% 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 $96,965. 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.
Safety & Crime
Mamou reports 568 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,428/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.