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Ville Platte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
6,299
Population
1,567/sq mi density
$28,874
Median Income
$16,796 per capita
$88,100
Home Value
$108,544 Zillow
$678
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
128
Violent Crime/100K
5,833 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$28,874 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Ville Platte (7)
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per ye...
Chicot State Park District II
State Park
6,315 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cypremort Point State Park-wlf Field Off
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
State Park
5,572 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty...
Palmetto Island State Park
State Park
1,290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
State Park
1,054 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0