Pollock, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
591 Population 75/sq mi density
$40,714 Median Income $25,903 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $195,571 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,714 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Pollock, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,714
46% below
$25,903 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $195,571
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Pollock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
47%
Rent
56%
Poverty
228%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pollock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pollock residents earn a median household income of $40,714 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,903. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pollock is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,571. Median rent is $650/month, with 30.6% 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 1978.

Education

22.7% of adults in Pollock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pollock has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population591
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,714
Per Capita$25,903
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$650
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$195,571
Housing Units225
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,307/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation173 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Pollock was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.