At a Glance
Median Income
$36,324
$24,603 per capita
Home Value
$122,900
Zillow: $155,429
Median Rent
$1,679/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
16.6% smoking rate
How Scottsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scottsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scottsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scottsville residents earn a median household income of $36,324 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,603. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,456 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scottsville is $122,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,429. Median rent is $1,679/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
13.2% of adults in Scottsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scottsville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population259
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,324
Per Capita$24,603
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$5,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,900
Rent$1,679
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$155,429
Housing Units133
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,533/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation409 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Scottsville was founded in 1840.
The median home in Scottsville was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.