Newellton, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tensas Parish County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
909 Population 1,196/sq mi density
$25,477 Median Income $16,546 per capita
$45,500 Home Value $112,286 Zillow
$528 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$25,477 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,500 home value, $528/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Newellton, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,477
66% below
$16,546 per capita
Home Value
$45,500
84% below
Zillow: $112,286
Median Rent
$528/mo
55% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
56% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Newellton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newellton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
34%
Home Value
16%
Rent
45%
Poverty
296%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newellton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newellton residents earn a median household income of $25,477 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,546. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newellton is $45,500 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,286. Median rent is $528/month, with 28.4% 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 1974.

Education

3.8% of adults in Newellton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newellton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population909
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,196/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

F
Median Income$25,477
Per Capita$16,546
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$160M
Avg Weekly Wage$856

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,500
Rent$528
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$112,286
Housing Units539
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity50.1%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,775/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Newellton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.