Opelousas, LA

Living in Opelousas

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 41
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 38
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Schools 54
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Residents

16k Population -1.5k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated
56% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black75%
Caucasian23%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school29%
High school graduate36%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$23k Median Household Income +$3.5k (2010–19)
56% Above Poverty
22  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$419 Median Monthly Rent +$156 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196947%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in Opelousas

United States45
Louisiana59
St. Landry Parish70

Property Crime in Opelousas

United States48
Louisiana69
St. Landry Parish74

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 6 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 61 4 0
Apr 67 4 0
May 75 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 82 5 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 69 5 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 53 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Opelousas

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado27
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Acadia St Landry
12 miles, SW
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