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Opelousas, LA
Louisiana · Lafayette Parish · Lafayette Metro
Opelousas is a small city in Louisiana with a population of 15,662. Residents earn $36,260 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,662
Population
1,620/sq mi density
$36,260
Median Income
$19,584 per capita
$113,000
Home Value
$128,078 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
2,455
Violent Crime/100K
8,019 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$36,260 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,455 violent crimes/100K (546% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
UFO Sightings Near Opelousas, LA
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Opelousas, LA.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Opelousas, LA | 2010 | Completely silent enormous V shaped craft |
| Opelousas, LA | 2000 | Wing- shaped, low altitude, very fast, very large, completely silent, no running lights, black-colored. |