Sarepta, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
721 Population 442/sq mi density
$55,469 Median Income $25,183 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $84,822 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,469 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $731/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sarepta, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,469
26% below
$25,183 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
69% below
Zillow: $84,822
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Sarepta Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sarepta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
31%
Rent
63%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sarepta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sarepta residents earn a median household income of $55,469 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,183. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sarepta is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,822. Median rent is $731/month, with 26.7% 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 1970.

Education

7.8% of adults in Sarepta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sarepta has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population721
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density442/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,469
Per Capita$25,183
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$1,561M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$731
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$84,822
Housing Units347
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,964/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation256 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Sarepta was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.