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Raceland, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Raceland, LA
At a Glance
How Raceland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raceland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Raceland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Raceland residents earn a median household income of $53,328 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,637. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raceland is $163,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,823. Median rent is $632/month, with 41.2% 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.
Safety & Crime
Raceland reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,073/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Raceland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raceland has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.