White Castle, LA

White Castle, LA

At a Glance

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)

Is White Castle a Good Place to Live?

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 10.4% (189% 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 $129,660. 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 639 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,410/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

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