Opelousas, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

15,662 Population 1,620/sq mi density

$36,260 Median Income $19,584 per capita

$113,000 Home Value $128,078 Zillow

$734 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent

67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr

2,455 Violent Crime/100K 8,019 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$36,260 median income, 5.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$113,000 home value, $734/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

2,455 violent crimes/100K (546% above avg)

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