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Port Barre, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Landry Parish County
Port Barre, LA
At a Glance
How Port Barre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Barre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Barre a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Barre residents earn a median household income of $42,853 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,656. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,100 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Barre is $76,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,506. Median rent is $832/month, with 29.0% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Port Barre reports 1,738 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 357% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,135/100K.
Education
4.8% of adults in Port Barre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Barre has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.