Erath, LA
Living in Erath
Bikeability
35
Walkability
80
Commute
89
Public Transit
36
Affordability
100
Public Safety
56
Airports
18
Hospitals
66
Colleges
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3k
Population
+19 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate39%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
-$4.6k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Taxicab2%
Walked9%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$80k
Median Home Value
+$900 (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$424
Median Monthly Rent
+$94 (2010–19)
60%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Utility gas45%
Crime
Violent Crime in Erath
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Vermilion Parish37
Property Crime in Erath
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Vermilion Parish40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Erath
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado29
Coastal Flooding18
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Erath, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Erath, LA
Vermilion Catholic High School
6 miles, W
Youngsville Christian School
10 miles, N
Ascension Episcopal School
10 miles, N
Catholic High School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Erath, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
18 miles, N
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
62 miles, NE
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
63 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Erath, LA
Abbeville General Hospital
4 miles, W
Oceans Hospital of Broussard
13 miles, N
Park Place Surgical Hospital
13 miles, N
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Erath, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
17 miles, N
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
66 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
72 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
99 miles, N