At a Glance
Median Income
$41,500
$9,158 per capita
Home Value
$90,900
Zillow: $100,883
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
21.8% smoking rate
How Sikes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sikes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sikes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sikes residents earn a median household income of $41,500 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $9,158. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sikes is $90,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,883. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
8.7% of adults in Sikes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sikes has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population232
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans67.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,500
Per Capita$9,158
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,900
Rent
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$100,883
Housing Units63
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death11,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation152 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute34 min
Broadband52.3%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sikes was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.