Melville, LA
Living in Melville
Bikeability30
Walkability11
Commute14
Public Transit46
Affordability100
Public Safety23
Airports19
Hospitals63
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+63 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-17 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black44%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school39%
High school graduate49%
Some College5%
Bachelor's degree8%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
59%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K44%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector84%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office30%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$313Median Monthly Rent+$60 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196961%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K20%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Utility gas49%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melville
United States45
Louisiana59
St. Landry Parish70
Property Crime in Melville
United States48
Louisiana69
St. Landry Parish74
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melville
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado40
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melville, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melville, LA
Good Shepherd Montessori School
15 miles, SW
False River Academy
18 miles, E
Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee
19 miles, E
Catholic High Point Coupee
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Melville, LA
Southern University and A & M College
35 miles, E
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
37 miles, SW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melville, LA
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
17 miles, E
Opelousas General Health System
22 miles, SW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas
23 miles, SW
West Feliciana Parish Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Melville, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
36 miles, SW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
37 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
65 miles, NW
Lake Charles Regional Airport
96 miles, SW