Prospect, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

488 Population 330/sq mi density

$167,900 Home Value $183,689 Zillow

67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr

423 Violent Crime/100K 423 property/100K

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

423 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Prospect (5)

Big Cypress State Park

State Park

333 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program

Weather: Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per ye...

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Caney Creek Lake State Park

State Park

312 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Chicot State Park District II

State Park

6,315 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Hwy 165 Roadside Park

State Park

1 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0