At a Glance
Violent Crime
42/100K
2,626/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
317 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sorrel a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Sorrel reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,626/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population695
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property2,626/100K
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,601/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain65.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
D
Bachelor'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.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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