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

Parks & Recreation in Opelousas (5)

Chicot State Park District II

State Park

6,315 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Cypremort Point State Park-wlf Field Off

State Park

37 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

State Park

5,572 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Palmetto Island State Park

State Park

1,290 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

State Capitol Park

State Park

311 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0