Sicily Island, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Catahoula Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
513 Population 900/sq mi density
$26,563 Median Income $15,627 per capita
$55,300 Home Value $91,631 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,563 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,300 home value, $706/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sicily Island, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,563
65% below
$15,627 per capita
Home Value
$55,300
80% below
Zillow: $91,631
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
44.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Sicily Island Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
20%
Rent
61%
Poverty
360%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sicily Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sicily Island residents earn a median household income of $26,563 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,627. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 273 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sicily Island is $55,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,631. Median rent is $706/month, with 23.9% 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 1967.

Education

18.2% of adults in Sicily Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sicily Island has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population513
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,563
Per Capita$15,627
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty44.7%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,300
Rent$706
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$91,631
Housing Units203
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,445/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
Elevation70 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband53.5%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Sicily Island was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.