At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$23,987 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $204,464
Median Rent
$800/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
18.1% smoking rate
How Poyen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poyen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poyen a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poyen residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,987. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 354 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poyen is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,464. Median rent is $800/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
23.3% of adults in Poyen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poyen has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population390
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$23,987
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$800
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$204,464
Housing Units125
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.8 in/yr
Elevation236 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Poyen was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.