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
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