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Ossun, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,940 Population 572/sq mi density
$40,283 Median Income $24,209 per capita
$1,050 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 2,328 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,283 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ossun, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,283
46% below
$24,209 per capita
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
55% below
2,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
54%
Rent
90%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ossun a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 6.8% (89% 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.

Safety & Crime

Ossun reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,328/100K.

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 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,940
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,283
Per Capita$24,209
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

B
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,050
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$216,070
Housing Units896
Rent Burden36.1%

Crime

F
Violent170/100K
Property2,328/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death9,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain64.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.