Pleasure Bend, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
271
Population
65/sq mi density
69°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasure Bend, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
How Pleasure Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasure Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasure Bend a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
6.4% of adults in Pleasure Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasure Bend has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,648
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$304,767
Housing Units187
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain64.5 in/yr
Elevation1 ft
Education
DBachelor's+6.4%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasure Bend was built in 1985.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.