Paincourtville, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan Area

Paincourtville is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 1,455. Residents earn $61,037 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,455 Population 836/sq mi density
$61,037 Median Income $28,072 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,037 median income, 1.6% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,037
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.9%
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Paincourtville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,455
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 26%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,037
Per Capita$28,072
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$735M
Commute23 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+86.3%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Libraries5

Is Paincourtville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paincourtville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Paincourtville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paincourtville is $61,037, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Education

17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Paincourtville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Paincourtville has a population of 1,455 with a density of 836 people per square mile. The median age is 23.9 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (60.2%), with 26.4% White.

Population

1,455
Total Population
836
People / sq mi
23.9yrs
Median Age
39% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.7%
Female 64.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Paincourtville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.9%
41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Paincourtville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paincourtville is $61,037, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Paincourtville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,037
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,072
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
IRS Avg AGI$65,898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)332
County GDP$735M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare15
Retail36
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,275
35% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$143
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,275
35% below US avg
In Paincourtville, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.6% report depression. 32.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Paincourtville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure39.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity32.8%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress21.7%
Physical Distress15.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate80.3%
Premature Death12,175/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access35.6%
Healthcare Facilities15

Crime Rates: Paincourtville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Paincourtville has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.5 inches
54% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density836/sq mi
Coordinates29.9886°N, 91.0554°W
County FIPS22007
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.2%
D 31.6%

Winner: Republican by 35.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
47% below US avg
High School+86.3%
School Test Score4.48
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density836/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants13
Retail Stores36

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Work from Home6.3%

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