At a Glance
Median Income
$42,853
$19,656 per capita
Home Value
$76,500
Zillow: $138,707
Median Rent
$832/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
23.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Barre a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.8% (89% 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 $138,707. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,292
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density2,122/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,853
Per Capita$19,656
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$3,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,500
Rent$832
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$138,707
Housing Units980
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death16,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain64.8 in/yr
Elevation30 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband51.4%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Barre was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.