Springhill, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,659 Population 750/sq mi density
$28,223 Median Income $16,127 per capita
$102,200 Home Value $82,076 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
181 Violent Crime/100K 1,108 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$28,223 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$102,200 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Springhill, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,223
62% below
$16,127 per capita
Home Value
$102,200
64% below
Zillow: $82,076
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
52% below
1,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
26.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.5%
51% above
29.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Springhill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Springhill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
38%
Home Value
36%
Rent
67%
Poverty
214%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
342%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Springhill a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Springhill residents earn a median household income of $28,223 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,127. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Springhill is $102,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,076. Median rent is $780/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Springhill reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,108/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Springhill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Springhill has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population4,659
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$28,223
Per Capita$16,127
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty26.5%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$774

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,200
Rent$780
Ownership44.6%
Zillow$82,076
Housing Units2,589
Rent Burden45.0%

Crime

F
Violent181/100K
Property1,108/100K

Health

Obesity48.5%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking29.5%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death14,360/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation232 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband67.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Springhill was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.