St. Francisville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Feliciana Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,781 Population 973/sq mi density
$52,636 Median Income $27,045 per capita
$270,900 Home Value $147,366 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 45.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$52,636 median income, 15.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$270,900 home value, $938/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Francisville, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,636
30% below
$27,045 per capita
Home Value
$270,900
4% below
Zillow: $147,366
Median Rent
$938/mo
19% below
45.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.5%
331% above
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How St. Francisville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
96%
Rent
81%
Poverty
217%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
431%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Francisville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Francisville residents earn a median household income of $52,636 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,045. The unemployment rate stands at 15.5% (331% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Francisville is $270,900 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,366. Median rent is $938/month, with 45.9% 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 1982.

Education

20.0% of adults in St. Francisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,781
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$52,636
Per Capita$27,045
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$1,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B+
Home Value$270,900
Rent$938
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$147,366
Housing Units763
Rent Burden45.9%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death14,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain63.8 in/yr
Elevation131 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Francisville was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.