St. Francisville, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan Area

St. Francisville is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 1,781. Residents earn $52,636 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,781 Population 973/sq mi density
$52,636 Median Income $27,045 per capita
$270,900 Home Value
$938 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
1,147 Violent Crime/100K 4,590 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$52,636 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$270,900 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,147 violent crimes/100K (202% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,636
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $270,900
4% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 1,147/100K
202% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $938
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.9%
117% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,781
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 55%

Economy

D
Median Income$52,636
Per Capita$27,045
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$1,274M
Commute30 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$270,900
Rent$938
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent1,147/100K
Property4,590/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,090/100K
Burglary688/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation131 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+92.5%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Libraries1

Is St. Francisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Francisville receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. St. Francisville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Francisville is $52,636, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Francisville is $270,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 1,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,590 per 100,000, 134% above the national average.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Francisville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

St. Francisville has a population of 1,781 with a density of 973 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55.4%), with 4% Hispanic, 39.5% Black.

Population

1,781
Total Population
973
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Francisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Francisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Francisville is $52,636, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: St. Francisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,636
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,045
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.9%
117% above US avg
Establishments (County)310
County GDP$1,274M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare25
Retail30
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,219
8% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Francisville is $270,900, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $938 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,900
4% below US avg
Median List Price$399,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$399,450
$/Sq Ft$358
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio89.5%
Price Drops100.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$938
19% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied54.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,219
8% below US avg
Effective Rate1.19%
In St. Francisville, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.4% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Francisville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure34.7%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate80.6%
Premature Death14,259/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access49.5%
Healthcare Facilities25
St. Francisville has a violent crime rate of 1,147 per 100,000 residents, 202% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,590 per 100,000 (134% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,147.5/100K
202% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery57.4/100K
Assault1,090.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,589.8/100K
134% above US avg
Burglary688.5/100K
Theft3,786.6/100K
Vehicle Theft114.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
St. Francisville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density973/sq mi
Coordinates30.7842°N, 91.3764°W
County FIPS22125
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.3%
D 33.4%

Winner: Republican by 31.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+92.5%
School Test Score4.48
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density973/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants27
Retail Stores30

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Work from Home9.7%

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