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Pioneer, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Carroll Parish County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
522 Population 479/sq mi density
$80,526 Median Income $23,053 per capita
$49,100 Home Value $79,692 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,526 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,100 home value, $842/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pioneer, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,526
7% above
$23,053 per capita
Home Value
$49,100
83% below
Zillow: $79,692
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
12.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Pioneer Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pioneer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
17%
Rent
72%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pioneer 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

Pioneer residents earn a median household income of $80,526 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,053. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pioneer is $49,100 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,692. Median rent is $842/month, with 12.9% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Pioneer reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

6.5% of adults in Pioneer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pioneer has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population522
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,526
Per Capita$23,053
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$237M
Avg Weekly Wage$823

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,100
Rent$842
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$79,692
Housing Units156
Rent Burden12.9%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,774/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation104 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute15 min
Broadband40.5%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pioneer was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.