Sun, LA

Louisiana · St. Tammany Parish · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington Metro

Sun is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 491.

Data updated April 2026

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

491 Population 115/sq mi density

$180,900 Home Value $171,640 Zillow

$779 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent

67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr

886 Violent Crime/100K 5,619 property/100K

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

886 violent crimes/100K (133% above avg)

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Home Value $180,900

36% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 886/100K

133% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 32.0%

5% lower than US avg

Median Rent $779

33% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.8%

24% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.2%

58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population491

Median Age44.5 yrs

Density115/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 75%

Veterans15.5%

Economy

Per Capita$33,489

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty5.2%

County GDP$17,382M

Commute40 min

Housing

Home Value$180,900

Rent$779

Ownership86.7%

Zillow$171,640

Housing Units259

Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

Violent886/100K

Property5,619/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%

Uninsured8.8%

Smoking19.3%

Depression27.4%

Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain63.9 in/yr

Sunny Days313/yr

Elevation82 ft (25 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.0%

High School+94.3%

Graduate+8.1%

School Score5.70

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%

Commute40 min

Broadband85.2%

EV Stations3

Libraries12

Is Sun a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sun receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, long commute times, high obesity rates. Sun has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sun is $180,900, 36% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

With 886 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 5,619 per 100,000, 187% above the national average.

Education

32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Sun enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Sun has a population of 491 with a density of 115 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.4% female and 44.6% male. The city is predominantly White (74.9%), with 12.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.8% of residents. 15.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

491

Total Population

115

People / sq mi

44.5yrs

Median Age

14% above US avg

1.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%

Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sun vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.8%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.2%

69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sun vs U.S. Average

Per capita income is $33,489 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,141, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 10,927 business establishments, including 679 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 8.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sun vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$33,489
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,141
IRS Avg AGI	$93,117
Gini Index	0.463 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.2%
	58% below US avg
Establishments (County)	10,927
County GDP	$17,382M

Business (County)

Restaurants	679
Healthcare	874
Retail	917
Manufacturing	131

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,675
	34% above US avg
Cost of Living	88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	40.0 min
Drive Alone	85.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sun is $180,900, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $171,640. Monthly rent averages $779 (33% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $832 for a one-bedroom to $1,007 for a two-bedroom apartment. 86.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 259 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1997. The average annual property tax is $4,675 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 23.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$180,900
	36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$171,640

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$779
	33% below US avg
Rent Burden	23.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	86.7%
Owner-Occupied	86.7%
Renter-Occupied	13.3%
Housing Units	259
Median Year Built	1997

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,675
	34% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.58%

In Sun, 39.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.8% of residents, above the national average. 37.0% have high blood pressure. 19.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 19.8% report binge drinking. 29.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.5% experience frequent mental distress. 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295. The dentist ratio is 1:1,220. 81.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.8%
	24% above US avg
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart Disease	6.8%
High Blood Pressure	37.0%
Asthma	9.9%
COPD	8.1%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.3%
	38% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.8%
Physical Inactivity	29.1%
Depression	27.4%
Mental Distress	21.5%
Physical Distress	14.9%
Short Sleep	44.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.2%
Uninsured	8.8%
	2% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,295
Dentists	1:1,220
Mental Health	1:338
Checkup Rate	77.6%
Dental Visits	47.2%
Premature Death	8,688/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	81.6%
Healthcare Facilities	874

Sun has a violent crime rate of 886 per 100,000 residents, 133% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,619 per 100,000, 187% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 33 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sun receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	886.3/100K
	133% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	5,618.7/100K
	187% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	33
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Sun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	67.3°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	82 ft (25 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	115/sq mi
Coordinates	30.6525°N, 89.9105°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	St. Tammany Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"

68% above US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.26"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0416 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.0 / 100
Community Resilience	93.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Aug 2, 2010	16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana	M3.0	92 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 2	151 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	85 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	50 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	210 km
2020	Delta	Category 1	293 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	244 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	92 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	150 km
2009	Ida	Category 1	266 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	172 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	49 km
2005	Dennis	Category 3	250 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	163 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	199 km
2002	Lili	Category 3	241 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	97 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	287 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	136 km
1995	Opal	Category 4	261 km
1995	Erin	Category 2	231 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

772 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,179 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020	EF4	47 km	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	74 km	4
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	91 km	7
Feb 10, 2013	EF4	82 km	0
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	87 km	0
Jan 10, 1975	EF4	83 km	9
Mar 22, 2022	EF3	86 km	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	82 km	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	88 km	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	95 km	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	72 km	0
Jan 21, 2017	EF3	72 km	4
Dec 23, 2014	EF3	64 km	3
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	22 km	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	14 km	0
Nov 15, 2006	EF3	82 km	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	87 km	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	83 km	2
Mar 20, 1983	EF3	37 km	0
May 7, 1982	EF3	94 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	WHITE DOG	12,306	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,932	92 km
2000	COW PEN	6,502	90 km
2010	CRIPPLE CHINOOK	6,035	93 km
2005	UNNAMED	5,819	99 km
1987	MACHINE GUN	5,601	91 km
1990	PIERCES CREEK	5,544	92 km
2020	369 D	5,362	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	5,230	90 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,097	97 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,061	91 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,991	97 km
2010	DESOTO 1051	4,864	84 km
2010	DESOTO 0865	4,494	100 km
2010	GOING AWAY PARTY	4,098	90 km
2007	THICK CREEK	3,960	68 km
2022	RANGE 40	3,918	94 km
2010	DESOTO 1053	3,726	90 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,646	96 km
2006	KILN (BAYOU BACON)	3,576	46 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	5.9 in
March	60°F (15°C)	6.1 in
April	66°F (19°C)	5.1 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.2 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.9 in
July	82°F (28°C)	6.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	81°F (27°C)	5.8 in
September	77°F (25°C)	4.9 in
October	67°F (20°C)	3.1 in	Driest
November	59°F (15°C)	4.7 in
December	53°F (11°C)	5.6 in

Sun has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.1").

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Sun is located in St. Tammany Parish County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.1% of the vote, a 43.8-point margin. 85.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 12 public libraries serving the community. 874 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 85.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%

D 27.3%

Winner: Republican by 43.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	33
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	32.0%
	5% below US avg
High School+	94.3%
Graduate Degree+	8.1%
School Test Score	5.70

B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	115/sq mi
Total Area	1.7 sq mi
County	St. Tammany Parish County

Services

Broadband Access	85.2%
Avg Download Speed	172.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	18.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	12
Healthcare Facilities	874
Restaurants	679
Retail Stores	917

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	40.0 min
Drive Alone	85.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	8.3%

Average costs for common services in Sun. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$221 ($132–$353)
Specialist Visit	$309 ($176–$485)
Urgent Care Visit	$176 ($88–$309)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,940 ($706–$4,410)
Dental Cleaning	$115 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling	$221 ($132–$353)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$66 ($44–$106)
Brake Pad Replacement	$265 ($132–$441)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$529 ($353–$882)
Battery Replacement	$176 ($88–$309)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair	$353 ($132–$706)
HVAC System Install	$6,174 ($3,528–$10,584)
Roof Repair	$882 ($353–$1,764)
Roof Replacement	$7,938 ($4,851–$13,230)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,323 ($441–$3,087)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,230 ($4,410–$26,460)
DUI Defense	$4,410 ($1,764–$8,820)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,323 ($706–$2,646)
Will Preparation	$441 ($176–$882)
Trust Preparation	$2,205 ($882–$4,410)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$49 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$132 ($66–$221)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$71 ($44–$115)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.62 ($2.65–$4.85)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.09 ($2.21–$4.41)
Loaf of Bread	$3.35 ($2.21–$4.85)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.97 ($2.65–$5.73)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.85 ($3.53–$6.62)
Rice (per lb)	$0.88 ($0.53–$1.59)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$123 ($71–$221)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$62 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$62 ($35–$106)
Internet (Monthly)	$62 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$132)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$176 ($66–$441)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,764 ($1,058–$3,087)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$62 ($26–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.06–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$88 ($26–$221)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$66)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,058 ($529–$2,205)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$882 ($441–$1,764)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$353 ($176–$617)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$882 ($353–$2,205)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,025 ($4,410–$26,460)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$265 ($132–$441)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$176 ($88–$353)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$686
Toddler	$664
Preschool	$635
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$606
Toddler	$606
Preschool	$606

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in St. Tammany Parish

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	15,365	1,366	$55,353	1.11
Retail Trade	12,990	1,070	$35,657	1.35
Accommodation & Food Services	12,195	838	$22,201	1.39
Professional & Technical Services	6,247	1,768	$81,958	0.93
Construction	5,611	1,008	$69,682	1.11
Wholesale Trade	4,264	821	$107,069	1.12
Administrative & Waste Services	4,184	730	$51,923	0.74
Transportation & Warehousing	3,396	281	$83,559	0.83
Finance & Insurance	3,344	705	$94,314	0.85
Manufacturing	3,269	241	$71,317	0.41
Other Services	2,863	695	$44,348	0.98
Arts & Entertainment	1,908	171	$25,177	1.17
Management of Companies	1,420	172	$201,245	0.87
Educational Services	1,400	127	$37,919	0.70
Real Estate	1,057	412	$56,854	0.70
Information & Technology	923	244	$91,467	0.51
Mining & Oil/Gas	734	46	$194,173	2.01
Utilities	243	18	$97,649	0.66
Agriculture & Forestry	114	35	$53,130	0.15
Unclassified	3	9	$45,951	0.02

Schools in Sun

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Fifth Ward Junior High School	Elementary	430	33	13.0:1

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Radio Stations near Sun

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

National Parks Near Sun

11 national parks and monuments found near Sun.

Park	Type	Fee
Bayou Segnette State Park	State Park	Free
Bogue Chitto State Park	State Park	Free
Buccaneer State Park	State Park	Free
Fairview Riverside State Park	State Park	Free
Fontainebleau State Park District I	State Park	Free
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve	National Historical Park and Preserve	Free
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Paul B. Johnson State Park	State Park	Free
Percy Quinn State Park	State Park	Free
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1	State Park	Free
Tickfaw State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Sun

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	477	$33,333
2015	485	$36,591
2017	497	$38,594
2019	499	$35,833
2021	400	$33,988
2023	399	—

Museums in Sun

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ST. TAMMANY	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM			$188,068
CASSIDY PARK MUSEUMS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	625 WILLIS STREET P O BOX 1373	9857359188
HILDA HOFFMAN MEMORIAL ARCHIVE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6017995671
MADISONVILLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9858452100
ST TAMMANY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
UCM MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9858922624
WASHINGTON AREA MUSEUM FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		9857950680

Libraries in Sun

Name	Address	Annual Visits
ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY	310 WEST 21ST AVENUE	798,756
PEARL RIVER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM	900 GOODYEAR BLVD.	102,788
WASHINGTON PARISH	825 FREE ST.	97,519

Farmers Markets in Sun

Name	Address	Hours	Website
Abita Springs Art & Farmers Market	22049 Main Street	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Visit
Bush Farmers market	81088 Watt-Thomas Road
Covington Farmers Market	609 N. Columbia Street
Picayune Farmers Market	Downtown Picayune		Visit

Hotels in Sun

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Splendor Farms B&B and Trail Riding Facility

Gas Stations in Sun

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Breweries in Sun

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Abita Brewing Company	Bar, Club & Pub Tours, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Nightlife, Breweries, Tours	21084 Highway 36
Rosie's Tavern	Bars, Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services,	22067 Highway 59	9858090454	Visit

Cell Towers in Sun

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1101 BYRD AVENUE (76641)	GTOWER	143
49009 Hwy 16 (84682)	GTOWER	139
84039 HIGHWAY 21 (59114)	GTOWER	128
53066 HIGHWAY 10 (76648)	GTOWER	128
23557 Highway 436 (76649)	GTOWER	107
(Varnado) 23557 Hwy 436	GTOWER	107
(Varnado) 23557 Hwy 436	GTOWER	107
26 Rain Tree Drive (Picayune North Site)	TOWER	99
16430 WARDLINE RD	TOWER	96
1601 Desmare Street	TOWER	81
1601 Desmare Street	TOWER	81
Bush Site 81694 Hwy 21 NL54XC134	TOWER	79

Fire Stations in Sun

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
St Tammany Fire District 9	80581 Highway 21	Mostly volunteer			985-886-5608
Sun Voluteer Fire Department District #10	2866 Hwy 16	Volunteer			985-886-3543

Bridges in Sun

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	302	8,257	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1974	1,422	8,257	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	102	8,257	G
Culvert	Concrete	1933	30	7,775	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	302	7,481	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1974	1,422	7,481	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	102	7,481	G
Culvert	Concrete	1987	52	7,160	G
Culvert	Concrete	1972	37	4,243	G
Culvert	Concrete	1972	22	4,243	G
Slab	Concrete	1972	100	3,043	G
Culvert	Steel	1972	27	3,043	F
Culvert	Steel	1972	22	3,043	F
Culvert	Concrete	1997	22	1,567	G
Culvert	Concrete	1997	22	1,567	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1968	192	1,388	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1968	192	1,388	F
Slab	Concrete	1968	39	1,388	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1968	192	1,388	F
Slab	Concrete	1958	80	1,219	G
Slab	Concrete	1958	171	1,186	P
Slab	Concrete	1993	200	1,137	G
Culvert	Concrete	2002	30	1,137	G
Slab	Concrete	1993	200	1,137	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1969	249	1,137	F
Slab	Concrete	1956	100	885	G
Slab	Concrete	1956	100	885	G
Culvert	Concrete	2001	32	720	F
Slab	Concrete	1993	77	704	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1979	250	610	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2022	81	600	G
Slab	Concrete	1977	115	560	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1960	120	305	P
Slab	Concrete	1960	38	294	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1991	89	150	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1960	76	122	F
Slab	Concrete	1960	78	100	P
Slab	Concrete	1985	114	60	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1964	65	60	P
Slab	Concrete	1992	95	40	F

Amtrak Stations in Sun

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Picayune, MS	200 Highway 11 South	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Sun

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION CO LLC - FRANKLINTON COMPRESSOR STATION #9	18169 LEE RD	WASHINGTON
INTERNATIONAL PAPER	455 AVE S	WASHINGTON
INTERNATIONAL PAPER	455 AVE S	WASHINGTON
INTERNATIONAL PAPER	455 AVE S	WASHINGTON

Airports Near Sun

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport	MSY	Large Airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport	HBG	Medium Airport
Lakefront Airport	NEW	Medium Airport
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field	MCB	Medium Airport
Addison-Henley Field	—	Small Airport
Beets Airport	—	Small Airport
Browns Landing	—	Small Airport
Circle Bar Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Columbia-Marion County Airport	—	Small Airport
Cool Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Covington-Vincent Airport	—	Small Airport
Diamondhead Airport	—	Small Airport
Fisher's Field	—	Small Airport
Fitzsimmons Airport	—	Small Airport
Fokker Field	—	Small Airport
Franklinton Airport	—	Small Airport
Freedom Strip	—	Small Airport
George Ford Airport	—	Small Airport
George R Carr Memorial Air Field	BXA	Small Airport
Goose Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Greener Pastures Airpark	—	Small Airport
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Hickham Field	—	Small Airport
Hooper Skylark Field	—	Small Airport
Hurst Airport	—	Small Airport
I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Koenig Airpark	—	Small Airport
Le Blanc Field	—	Small Airport
Mint Julep Airpark	—	Small Airport
Oreck Airport	—	Small Airport
Paul Pittman Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Picayune Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Plane Crazy Airport	—	Small Airport
Poplarville Pearl River County Airport	PCU	Small Airport
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Porter Airport	—	Small Airport
Price Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Pyramid Unicorn Airport	—	Small Airport
Serenity Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Shaw Crop Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Shelby Auxiliary Field One	—	Small Airport
Sheridan's Strip	—	Small Airport
Simpson Field	—	Small Airport
Skyline Airpark	—	Small Airport
Slidell Airport	—	Small Airport
St Charles Airport	—	Small Airport
St. Tammany Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Stennis International Airport	—	Small Airport
Stevens Strip	—	Small Airport
Sycamore Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Sun

20 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Abita Springs Police Department
Bogalusa Police Department	111 Memphis Street
Covington Police Department	609 North Columbia Street
Franklinton Police Department	409 11th Avenue
Franklinton Police Department
Franklinton Police Department - Equipment Yard
Franklinton Police Department - Equipment Yard
Louisiana State Police Troop L
Madisonville Police Department
Picayune Police Department
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office - Criminal Nonsupport
Sun Police Department
Washington Parish Sheriff's Office
Washington Parish Sheriff's Office

Grocery Stores in Sun

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Bush Shell 2	Convenience Store	81730 Highway 21
DOLLAR GENERAL 18417	Other	31762 Highway 435
DOLLAR GENERAL 9535	Other	81591 Highway 21
Happy Quick Stop	Convenience Store	81550 Highway 21
Piggly Wiggly Express 4	Supermarket	81801 Highway 21

Post Offices in Sun

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Bush Post Office
Sun Post Office
Talisheek Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sun

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority - Bogalusa Behavioral Health Clinic	Both	985-732-6610
Longbranch Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	504-635-3535
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital - Behavioral Health Unit	Both	985-730-7156
Southeast Louisiana VA HCS - VA Outpatient Clinic	Mental Health	985-735-9029
Townsend Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	504-608-5060
Youth Service Bureau of St Tammany - Covington Location	Substance Abuse	985-893-2570

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sun

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH	24479 HIGHWAY 40
JTH MINISTRIES	20381 HIGHWAY 40
POINT MAN PODCAST	8034 MEADOW LARK LOOP
SOUNDS OF WORSHIP MINITRIES INC	25465 HIGHWAY 40

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sun

What is the population of Sun?

Sun has a population of 491 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55.4% female and 44.6% male.

Is Sun expensive to live in?

Sun is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median home value is $180,900 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $779 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Sun safe?

Public safety is a concern in Sun, with a violent crime rate of 886 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,619 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Sun receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sun?

Sun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Sun?

The job market in Sun is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,141. There are 10,927 business establishments in the area, including 679 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 40 minutes, and 8.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sun?

The median home value in Sun is $180,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $171,640. For renters, the median monthly rent is $779. Fair market rent is $832 for a 1-bedroom and $1,007 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 86.7%. The average annual property tax is $4,675.

How are the schools in Sun?

Schools in Sun score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 32.0% of adults in Sun hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Sun?

The obesity rate in Sun is 39.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.3% of adults are smokers. 29.1% are physically inactive. 27.4% of residents report depression. 8.8% lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295.

What is transportation like in Sun?

The average commute in Sun is 40 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sun?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sun is 74.9% White, 12.4% Black or African American. 95.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.2% speak Spanish. 15.5% of the population are military veterans. 16.9% of residents have a disability. 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Bogalusa, LA 10,539 pop · 9.0 mi Abita Springs, LA 2,669 pop · 14.0 mi Picayune, MS 11,839 pop · 16.6 mi Covington, LA 11,568 pop · 16.9 mi Hide-A-Way Lake, MS 2,615 pop · 17.0 mi Nicholson, MS 2,523 pop · 17.0 mi Franklinton, LA 3,615 pop · 19.5 mi Pearl River, LA 2,614 pop · 21.6 mi Mandeville, LA 12,931 pop · 22.2 mi Lacombe, LA 6,883 pop · 23.4 mi Poplarville, MS 2,814 pop · 26.0 mi Slidell, LA 28,664 pop · 26.2 mi Eden Isle, LA 7,753 pop · 30.1 mi Kiln, MS 2,454 pop · 32.9 mi

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