At a Glance
Median Income
$64,583
$21,954 per capita
Violent Crime
424/100K
2,890/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Midland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midland 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
Midland residents earn a median household income of $64,583 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,954. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Midland reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,890/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Midland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midland has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population266
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,330/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,583
Per Capita$21,954
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$119,074
Housing Units101
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent424/100K
Property2,890/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Midland was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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