At a Glance
Median Income
$15,592
$13,885 per capita
Median Rent
$357/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
84.1% high school+
Obesity Rate
52.9%
26.6% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
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. 67.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 652 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
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. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population500
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$15,592
Per Capita$13,885
Unemployment
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%
Health
Obesity52.9%
Diabetes20.9%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death11,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
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.
33.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.