Spearsville, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan Area

Spearsville is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 165. Residents earn $50,938 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
165 Population 70/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $33,562 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $114,467 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,938
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.4%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

How Spearsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population165
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$33,562
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$752M
Commute49 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$114,467

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.1%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation168 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+99.3%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute49 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries2

Is Spearsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spearsville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Spearsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spearsville is $50,938, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spearsville is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Spearsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Spearsville has a population of 165 with a density of 70 people per square mile. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.2%), with 8.5% Hispanic, 10.3% Black.

Population

165
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.8%
Female 41.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Spearsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spearsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spearsville is $50,938, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: Spearsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,938
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,562
Avg Weekly Wage$812
IRS Avg AGI$54,826

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)460
County GDP$752M

Business (County)

Restaurants21
Healthcare37
Retail57
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,258
35% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.2 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Spearsville is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $114,467.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$114,467

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,258
35% below US avg
Effective Rate2.66%
In Spearsville, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 32.1% report depression. 35.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Spearsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
13% above US avg
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure37.6%
Asthma10.7%
COPD10.9%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity35.2%
Depression32.1%
Mental Distress23.9%
Physical Distress18.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate74.2%
Premature Death14,499/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.7/10
Exercise Access51.8%
Healthcare Facilities37

Crime Rates: Spearsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Spearsville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.6 inches
46% above US avg
Snowfall0.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation168 ft (51 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates32.9320°N, 92.6001°W
County FIPS22111
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.1%
D 21.1%

Winner: Republican by 57 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+99.3%
School Test Score4.48
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities37
Restaurants21
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.2 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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