Ville Platte, LA
Living in Ville Platte
Bikeability52
Walkability47
Commute68
Public Transit49
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports5
Hospitals48
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.2kPopulation-509 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black62%
Caucasian37%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate46%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$20kMedian Household Income-$861 (2010–19)
60%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K59%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K2%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service29%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation4%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value-$5k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$330Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
LP gas1%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ville Platte
United States45
Louisiana59
Evangeline Parish23
Property Crime in Ville Platte
United States48
Louisiana69
Evangeline Parish63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ville Platte
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado27
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ville Platte, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ville Platte, LA
Sacred Heart School
0 miles, SE
Christian Heritage Academy
1 miles, NE
Family Worship Christian Academy
14 miles, SE
Opelousas Catholic School
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Ville Platte, LA
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
35 miles, N
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
36 miles, SE
Louisiana College
45 miles, N
Southern University and A & M College
65 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ville Platte, LA
Mercy Regional Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Savoy Medical Center
9 miles, W
Opelousas General Health System
16 miles, SE
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ville Platte, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
38 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
47 miles, N
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
68 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
69 miles, SW