Louisiana · Metropolitan Area
Montpelier is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 289. Residents earn $33,173 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Montpelier receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Montpelier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Montpelier is $33,173, 56% below the national average of $75,149. At 24.3%, unemployment is notably high. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Montpelier is $107,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Montpelier is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Montpelier enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,173 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,058 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,611 |
| Unemployment | 24.3% |
| 575% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 139 |
| County GDP | $264M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,270 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 44.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $107,300 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,270 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.8% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| Premature Death | 19,092/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 3.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.8 inches |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 134 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6852°N, 90.6566°W |
| County FIPS | 22091 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.6% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 44.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |