All Countries
Sarepta, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County
Sarepta, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Sarepta a Good Place to Live?
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 6.4% (78% 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.
Safety & Crime
Sarepta reports 596 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,635/100K.
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 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.