Montgomery, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
881 Population
$57,813 Median Income
$80,200 Home Value
$850 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
709 Violent Crime / 100K
32.2 yrs Median Age
9.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.8
Education

People

Population881
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 82.9%

Economy

3.5/5
Median Income$57,813
Per Capita Income$27,316
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty Rate8.3%
County GDP$576M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$80,200
Zillow Value$111,534
Median Rent$850
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Depression29.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime709/100K
Property Crime709/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft283.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul47° / 82°
Rain58 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+75.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute31 min
Work From Home2.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Montgomery Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$57,813
Home Value$80,200
Median Rent$850
Poverty Rate8.3%
Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
Unemployment5.2%
Violent Crime709.2 /100K
Avg Temperature65.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population881
Population Density426 per sq mi
Median Age32.2 years
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82.9% Black 16.5% Hispanic 0.7%
White82.9%
Black or African American16.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only93.9%
Spanish Speakers6.1%
English 93.9% Spanish 6.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability33.8%
Health Insurance76.4%

Income

23% below avg
Median Household Income$57,813
Per Capita Income$27,316
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,069
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,413

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.2%
Poverty Rate8.3%
Total Establishments (County)293
County GDP$576M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation7
Healthcare Facilities23
Retail Stores36
Manufacturing5
Total Establishments293

Industry Mix

Restaurants 7 Healthcare 23 Retail 36 Manufacturing 5

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,413
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,127

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.2 min
Work From Home2.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

72% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$80,200
Zillow Home Value Index$111,534

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied83.1%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$850

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,127
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.65%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure41.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD9.0%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity32.2%
Depression29.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage76.4%
Regular Checkup79.6%
Premature Death Rate11,307 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access70.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)23
Restaurants (County)7

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime709.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery141.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault567.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime709.2 /100K
Burglary141.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft283.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft283.7 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

47°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.7 in
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation159 ft (48 m)
Land Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density426 per sq mi
Latitude31.6674°
Longitude-92.8871°
County FIPS22043

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.9%
D 11%

Republican +76.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
High School+75.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density426 per sq mi
Land Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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