At a Glance
Median Income
$75,938
$35,693 per capita
Home Value
$115,200
Zillow: $182,275
Median Rent
$746/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
17.2% smoking rate
How Provencal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Provencal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Provencal a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Provencal residents earn a median household income of $75,938 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,693. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,053 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Provencal is $115,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,275. Median rent is $746/month, with 13.1% 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 1977.
Education
33.6% of adults in Provencal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Provencal has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population427
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,938
Per Capita$35,693
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$2,047M
Avg Weekly Wage$885
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,200
Rent$746
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$182,275
Housing Units187
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation167 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Provencal was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.