At a Glance
Median Income
$18,750
$12,824 per capita
Median Rent
$732/mo
44.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
784/100K
7,059/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
67.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
65.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
54.0%
25.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Tangipahoa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tangipahoa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tangipahoa a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tangipahoa residents earn a median household income of $18,750 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,824. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 65.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 139 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Tangipahoa reports 784 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,059/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Tangipahoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
67.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tangipahoa has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population495
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$18,750
Per Capita$12,824
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty65.5%
County GDP$264M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$732
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$164,954
Housing Units247
Rent Burden44.6%
Crime
F
Violent784/100K
Property7,059/100K
Health
Obesity54.0%
Diabetes21.6%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death19,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation178 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Tangipahoa was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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