Louisiana · Metropolitan Area
Mermentau is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 570. Residents earn $112,864 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mermentau receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Mermentau stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mermentau is $112,864, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Mermentau among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Mermentau is $55,900, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $490 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 79.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Mermentau enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,864 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,886 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $867 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,101 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,460 |
| County GDP | $2,067M |
| Restaurants | 91 |
| Healthcare | 141 |
| Retail | 168 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,946 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.48% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $55,900 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $490 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,946 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.48% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.1% |
| Premature Death | 14,440/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.5 inches |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1880°N, 92.5838°W |
| County FIPS | 22001 |
Winner: Republican by 64 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.5% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 141 |
| Restaurants | 91 |
| Retail Stores | 168 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |