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Montpelier, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Helena Parish County
Montpelier, LA
At a Glance
How Montpelier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montpelier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Montpelier a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Montpelier residents earn a median household income of $33,173 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,058. The unemployment rate stands at 24.3% (575% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 139 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montpelier is $107,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,667. Median rent is $925/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Montpelier reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Montpelier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montpelier has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.