Urania, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · LaSalle Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,186 Population 866/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $15,802 per capita
$104,000 Home Value $119,985 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $1,042/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Urania, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$15,802 per capita
Home Value
$104,000
63% below
Zillow: $119,985
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
63.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Urania Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
37%
Rent
90%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Urania 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

Urania residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,802. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Urania is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,985. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 28.9% 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 1958.

Education

6.3% of adults in Urania hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 63.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Urania has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,186
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density866/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$15,802
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,000
Rent$1,042
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$119,985
Housing Units241
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death10,508/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation93 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+63.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute48 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Urania was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.