At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$28,555 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $134,645
Median Rent
$518/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
18.0% smoking rate
How Parks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parks a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parks residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,555. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,127 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parks is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,645. Median rent is $518/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
21.3% of adults in Parks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parks has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population838
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$28,555
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$1,973M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$518
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$134,645
Housing Units287
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain66.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Parks was founded in 1765.
The median home in Parks was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.