White Castle, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Iberville Parish County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,278 Population 3,121/sq mi density
$19,314 Median Income $16,463 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $123,507 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
1,513 Violent Crime/100K 2,648 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,314 median income, 21.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,513 violent crimes/100K (298% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

White Castle, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$19,314
74% below
$16,463 per capita
Home Value
$102,000
64% below
Zillow: $123,507
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,513/100K
298% above
2,648/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
21.2%
489% above
53.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.9%
55% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How White Castle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
26%
Home Value
36%
Rent
58%
Poverty
430%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
589%
Crime
398%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Castle a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Castle residents earn a median household income of $19,314 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,463. The unemployment rate stands at 21.2% (489% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 818 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Castle is $102,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,507. Median rent is $675/month, with 35.1% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

White Castle reports 1,513 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 298% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,648/100K.

Education

10.0% of adults in White Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Castle has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,278
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density3,121/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

F
Median Income$19,314
Per Capita$16,463
Unemployment21.2%
Poverty53.3%
County GDP$3,436M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,688

Housing

B+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$675
Ownership39.0%
Zillow$123,507
Housing Units994
Rent Burden35.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,513/100K
Property2,648/100K

Health

Obesity49.9%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation19 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband66.9%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in White Castle was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.