At a Glance
Median Income
$30,673
$16,494 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $191,824
Median Rent
$529/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
72.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.1%
28.2% smoking rate
How Zwolle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zwolle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zwolle a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zwolle residents earn a median household income of $30,673 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,494. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zwolle is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,824. Median rent is $529/month, with 35.4% 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 1976.
Education
5.6% of adults in Zwolle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
72.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zwolle has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,961
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$30,673
Per Capita$16,494
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$529
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$191,824
Housing Units794
Rent Burden35.4%
Health
Obesity52.1%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking28.2%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death13,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation248 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+72.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Zwolle was founded in 1898.
The median home in Zwolle was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.