Opelousas, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
15,662
Population
1,620/sq mi density
$36,260
Median Income
$19,584 per capita
$113,000
Home Value
$133,528 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
1,369
Violent Crime/100K
5,045 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$36,260 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,369 violent crimes/100K (260% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ghost Towns Near Opelousas (4)
These abandoned settlements are located within approximately 80 km (50 miles) of Opelousas. Ghost towns are former populated places that have been abandoned or significantly depopulated.
Atchafalaya
Louisiana
Atchafalaya
Louisiana
Bayou Chene
Louisiana
Bayou Chene
Louisiana