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Mansfield, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · De Soto Parish County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,653 Population 1,275/sq mi density
$33,726 Median Income $17,713 per capita
$91,900 Home Value $111,104 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 38.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
652 Violent Crime/100K 5,651 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,726 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mansfield, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,726
55% below
$17,713 per capita
Home Value
$91,900
67% below
Zillow: $111,104
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
38.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
652/100K
72% above
5,651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
94% below
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.4%
66% above
27.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Mansfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
33%
Rent
61%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mansfield a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mansfield residents earn a median household income of $33,726 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,713. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 652 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mansfield is $91,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,104. Median rent is $707/month, with 38.5% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Mansfield reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,651/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

1.9% of adults in Mansfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mansfield has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population4,653
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,275/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,726
Per Capita$17,713
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,281

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,900
Rent$707
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$111,104
Housing Units2,079
Rent Burden38.5%

Crime

F
Violent652/100K
Property5,651/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault613/100K
Burglary2,490/100K

Health

Obesity53.4%
Diabetes21.4%
Smoking27.2%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death11,309/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation322 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mansfield was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.