Midway, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · LaSalle Parish County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
852
Population
281/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Midway, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
50.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
How Midway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
224%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midway a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
4.0% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midway has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population852
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,140
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership30.1%
Zillow$154,425
Housing Units334
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain59.5 in/yr
Elevation175 ft
Education
FBachelor's+4.0%
High School+50.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute24 min
Broadband58.4%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Midway was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.