At a Glance
Median Income
$51,528
$22,042 per capita
Home Value
$174,600
Zillow: $192,649
Median Rent
$830/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
2,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Tickfaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tickfaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tickfaw a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tickfaw residents earn a median household income of $51,528 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,042. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tickfaw is $174,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,649. Median rent is $830/month, with 36.3% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Tickfaw reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,192/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Tickfaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tickfaw has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population862
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,528
Per Capita$22,042
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,600
Rent$830
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$192,649
Housing Units284
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property2,192/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary274/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain64.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation61 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Tickfaw was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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