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Swartz, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Richland Parish County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,691 Population 576/sq mi density
$69,968 Median Income $30,977 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $148,254 Zillow
$991 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,968 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $991/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Swartz, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,968
7% below
$30,977 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
32% below
Zillow: $148,254
Median Rent
$991/mo
15% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
10,216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Swartz Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
68%
Rent
85%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swartz a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Swartz residents earn a median household income of $69,968 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,977. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 570 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Swartz is $190,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,254. Median rent is $991/month, with 51.0% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Swartz reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,216/100K.

Education

28.3% of adults in Swartz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Swartz has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population4,691
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,968
Per Capita$30,977
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$857M
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$991
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$148,254
Housing Units1,855
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property10,216/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain58.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation86 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Swartz was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.