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Winnsboro, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Franklin Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,777 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$31,635 Median Income $21,658 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $112,308 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$31,635 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $740/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Winnsboro, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,635
58% below
$21,658 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
66% below
Zillow: $112,308
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
64.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
38.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.3%
57% above
29.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Winnsboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
34%
Rent
64%
Poverty
307%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winnsboro a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winnsboro residents earn a median household income of $31,635 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,658. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 491 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winnsboro is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,308. Median rent is $740/month, with 27.8% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Winnsboro reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

13.2% of adults in Winnsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 64.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winnsboro has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population4,777
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$31,635
Per Capita$21,658
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty38.1%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$739

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$740
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$112,308
Housing Units1,913
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity50.3%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking29.0%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death14,083/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation75 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+64.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Winnsboro was built in 1972.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.