Turkey Creek, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
401 Population 162/sq mi density
$61,042 Median Income $30,290 per capita
$154,500 Home Value $117,400 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,042 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, $913/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Turkey Creek, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,042
19% below
$30,290 per capita
Home Value
$154,500
45% below
Zillow: $117,400
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Turkey Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
55%
Rent
79%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Turkey Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Turkey Creek residents earn a median household income of $61,042 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,290. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Turkey Creek is $154,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,400. Median rent is $913/month, with 23.3% 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 1996.

Education

10.5% of adults in Turkey Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Turkey Creek has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population401
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,042
Per Capita$30,290
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,500
Rent$913
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$117,400
Housing Units175
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,359/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain63.1 in/yr
Elevation121 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute33 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Turkey Creek was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.