At a Glance
Median Income
$21,889
$19,632 per capita
Home Value
$76,100
Zillow: $160,508
Median Rent
$756/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
19.1% smoking rate
How Mooringsport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mooringsport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mooringsport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mooringsport residents earn a median household income of $21,889 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,632. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mooringsport is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,508. Median rent is $756/month, with 38.2% 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 1973.
Education
15.8% of adults in Mooringsport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mooringsport has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population633
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$21,889
Per Capita$19,632
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,100
Rent$756
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$160,508
Housing Units439
Rent Burden38.2%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband47.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Mooringsport was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
42.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.