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Wisner, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Catahoula Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,020 Population 1,275/sq mi density
$34,145 Median Income $18,372 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $91,631 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$34,145 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wisner, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,145
55% below
$18,372 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $91,631
Median Rent
$670/mo
42% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
6,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
24.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Wisner Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
44%
Rent
58%
Poverty
201%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wisner a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wisner residents earn a median household income of $34,145 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,372. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 273 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wisner is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,631. Median rent is $670/month, with 22.8% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Wisner reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,401/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Wisner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wisner 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 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,020
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,275/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,145
Per Capita$18,372
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty24.9%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$670
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$91,631
Housing Units392
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property6,401/100K

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,445/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain58.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation75 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wisner was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.