At a Glance
Median Income
$31,430
$18,983 per capita
Home Value
$148,800
Zillow: $192,649
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
46.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
31.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
25.2% smoking rate
How Natalbany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Natalbany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Natalbany a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Natalbany residents earn a median household income of $31,430 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,983. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Natalbany is $148,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,649. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 46.6% 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 2000.
Education
19.1% of adults in Natalbany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Natalbany has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,837
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density640/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$31,430
Per Capita$18,983
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty31.7%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A
Home Value$148,800
Rent$1,068
Ownership22.6%
Zillow$192,649
Housing Units1,397
Rent Burden46.6%
Health
Obesity48.4%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death13,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain62.2 in/yr
Elevation51 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Natalbany was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.