Sorrel, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
695
Population
328/sq mi density
69°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sorrel, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
How Sorrel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sorrel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sorrel a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
6.3% of adults in Sorrel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sorrel has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population695
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,939
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,528M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$91,800
Housing Units245
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,601/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain65.3 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
DBachelor's+6.3%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Sorrel was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.