At a Glance
Median Income
$15,592
$13,885 per capita
Median Rent
$357/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
652/100K
5,651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
20.8%
67.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.9%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr
How South Mansfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Mansfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Mansfield a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Mansfield residents earn a median household income of $15,592 , which is 79% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,885. The unemployment rate stands at 20.8% (478% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 67.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 652 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
South Mansfield reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,651/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in South Mansfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Mansfield 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 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population500
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$15,592
Per Capita$13,885
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty67.8%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,281
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$357
Ownership16.5%
Zillow$111,104
Housing Units289
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent652/100K
Property5,651/100K
Health
Obesity52.9%
Diabetes20.9%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death11,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation359 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in South Mansfield was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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