Ville Platte, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
6,299 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,874 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$389 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$405 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Evangeline Parish
3
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Evangeline Parish
6
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 49
Feb 4 0 53
Mar 4 0 60
Apr 4 0 66
May 4 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 4 0 59
Dec 6 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 28, LA State House District 38, LA
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Schools

Ville Platte High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Ville Platte Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Christian Heritage Academy
<1 miles, E • 5 star
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Colleges

Louisiana Academy of Beauty
16 miles, SW • 1 star
Opelousas School of Cosmetology
16 miles, SE • 1 star
Louisiana State University-Eunice
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
Savoy Medical Center
9 miles, W • 2.3 star
Opelousas General Health System
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
47 miles, N • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
69 miles, W • 1 star
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