At a Glance
Median Income
$40,283
$24,209 per capita
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
24.0% smoking rate
How Ossun Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ossun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ossun a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ossun residents earn a median household income of $40,283 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,209. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Education
15.7% of adults in Ossun hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ossun has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population1,940
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,283
Per Capita$24,209
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,050
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$216,070
Housing Units896
Rent Burden36.1%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation40 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Ossun was built in 2001.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.