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Sikes, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
Sikes, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Sikes a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Sikes reports 1,408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 271% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,742/100K.
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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.