Urania, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
1,186 Population
$67,500 Median Income
$104,000 Home Value
$1,042 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
39.1 yrs Median Age
6.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
4.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.5
Education

People

Population1,186
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density866/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Largest GroupWhite 58.3%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita Income$15,802
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate7.9%
County GDP$634M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$104,000
Median Rent$1,042
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Depression31.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul47° / 82°
Rain60 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+63.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute48 min
Work From Home1.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Urania Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$67,500
Home Value$104,000
Median Rent$1,042
Poverty Rate7.9%
Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
Unemployment1.5%
Avg Temperature65.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,186
Population Density866 per sq mi
Median Age39.1 years
Male81.0%
Female19.0%
Male 81%
Female 19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58.3% Black 33% Hispanic 1.6% Other 7.1%
White58.3%
Black or African American33.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.1%

Language

English Only91.4%
Spanish Speakers8.6%
English 91.4% Spanish 8.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.1%
Health Insurance93.0%

Income

10% below avg
Median Household Income$67,500
Per Capita Income$15,802
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$940
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,925

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate7.9%
Total Establishments (County)468
County GDP$634M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation26
Healthcare Facilities26
Retail Stores48
Manufacturing8
Total Establishments468

Industry Mix

Restaurants 26 Healthcare 26 Retail 48 Manufacturing 8

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,925
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,020

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time47.5 min
Work From Home1.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

63% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$104,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied87.2%

Rental Costs

10% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,042

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,020
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.94%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure39.6%
Asthma11.0%
COPD10.7%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity34.8%
Depression31.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.0%
Regular Checkup78.3%
Premature Death Rate10,508 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)26
Restaurants (County)26

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

47°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation59.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation93 ft (28 m)
Land Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density866 per sq mi
Latitude31.8634°
Longitude-92.2913°
County FIPS22059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 91%
D 8.3%

Republican +82.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
High School+63.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density866 per sq mi
Land Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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