At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$22,625 per capita
Median Rent
$2,010/mo
43.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.2% smoking rate
How New Orleans Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Orleans Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Orleans Station a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Orleans Station residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,625. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Education
13.1% of adults in New Orleans Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Orleans Station has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,414
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born18.7%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$22,625
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
D
Home Value
Rent$2,010
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$343,127
Housing Units1,015
Rent Burden43.0%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.8 in/yr
Elevation-3 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in New Orleans Station was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
18.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.