Plain Dealing, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
852 Population
$31,298 Median Income
$99,700 Home Value
$493 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
53.7 yrs Median Age
15.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.0
Economy
4.9
Affordability
2.2
Education

People

Population852
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 62.7%

Economy

3.0/5
Median Income$31,298
Per Capita Income$21,468
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate13.5%
County GDP$7,656M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$99,700
Zillow Value$118,236
Median Rent$493
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity48.0%
Diabetes16.4%
Depression28.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Jan / Jul45° / 83°
Rain54 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+90.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Work From Home0.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Plain Dealing Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$31,298
Home Value$99,700
Median Rent$493
Poverty Rate13.5%
Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
Unemployment3.5%
Avg Temperature64.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population852
Population Density539 per sq mi
Median Age53.7 years
Male44.0%
Female56.0%
Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62.7% Black 37.1% Hispanic 0.2%
White62.7%
Black or African American37.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only98.5%
Spanish Speakers1.5%
English 98.5% Spanish 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability23.4%
Health Insurance86.0%

Income

58% below avg
Median Household Income$31,298
Per Capita Income$21,468
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,003
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,013

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate13.5%
Total Establishments (County)3,667
County GDP$7,656M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation280
Healthcare Facilities264
Retail Stores436
Manufacturing65
Total Establishments3,667

Industry Mix

Restaurants 280 Healthcare 264 Retail 436 Manufacturing 65

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,013
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,331

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.5 min
Work From Home0.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

65% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$99,700
Zillow Home Value Index$118,236

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$282,450
Price Per Sq Ft$24
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio65.3%
Price Drops80.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.0%

Rental Costs

58% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$493

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,331
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.34%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity48.0%
Diabetes16.4%
Heart Disease7.6%
High Blood Pressure44.3%
Asthma11.6%
COPD10.1%
Stroke4.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity39.5%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.0%
Regular Checkup81.8%
Premature Death Rate8,647 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access73.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)264
Restaurants (County)280

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)15

Temperature

45°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average64.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation54.0 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation264 ft (80 m)
Land Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density539 per sq mi
Latitude32.9070°
Longitude-93.6992°
County FIPS22015

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.7%

Republican +43.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
High School+90.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density539 per sq mi
Land Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)15

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