Monterey, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Concordia Parish County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
285
Population
101/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Monterey, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
217% above
65.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
25.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
How Monterey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monterey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
527%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
317%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monterey a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
12.5% of adults in Monterey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monterey has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population285
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,207
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty65.4%
County GDP$715M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$120,657
Housing Units190
Rent Burden37.7%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking25.3%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death15,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation55 ft
Education
CBachelor's+12.5%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Monterey was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.