Louisiana
Saline is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 261. Residents earn $39,500 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Saline receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Saline offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Saline is $39,500, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Saline is $109,200, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Saline enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,500 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,677 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,039 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,517 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 324 |
| County GDP | $604M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,883 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.72% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $109,200 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,883 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.72% |
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.0% |
| Depression | 31.0% |
| Mental Distress | 23.4% |
| Physical Distress | 17.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,807/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 16.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.8 inches |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1631°N, 92.9768°W |
| County FIPS | 22049 |
Winner: Republican by 47.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.7% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 68.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |