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Ville Platte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
Ville Platte, LA
At a Glance
How Ville Platte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ville Platte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ville Platte a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ville Platte residents earn a median household income of $28,874 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,796. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% 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 Ville Platte is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,544. Median rent is $678/month, with 32.6% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Ville Platte reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,833/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Ville Platte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 66.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ville Platte has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.