Opelousas, LA
Living in Opelousas
Bikeability17
Walkability41
Commute81
Public Transit16
Affordability100
Public Safety28
Airports16
Hospitals59
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-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
$23kMedian 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
$98kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Opelousas, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Opelousas, LA
Apostolic Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Opelousas Catholic School
1 miles, NE
Family Worship Christian Academy
3 miles, N
Westminster Christian Academy
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Opelousas, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
22 miles, S
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
49 miles, NW
Southern University and A & M College
53 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Opelousas, LA
Opelousas General Health System
1 miles, NE
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas
2 miles, SE
Acadia St Landry
12 miles, SW
Mercy Regional Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Opelousas, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
56 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
62 miles, NW
Lake Charles Regional Airport
73 miles, W