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Elton, LA
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Population: 1,377
Home Price: $66,700
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Overview
Elton is a small town in the state of Louisiana with a population of 1,377. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Elton has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Very Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
24.2 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Elton, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Elton
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$21,821
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$34,335
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Elton
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
45.4
39.1
42.3
Gender
Elton
Louisiana
United States
Male
39.3%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
60.7%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Elton
Louisiana
United States
White
41.5%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
43.2%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
9.2%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
3.6%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.4%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Elton
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$66,700
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$236
$591
$801
Family Households
42.7%
42.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
40.5%
40.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
78.8%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
21.2%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Elton
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
22.3%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
37.1%
37.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.3%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
0.9%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
4.7%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Elton
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
69.5%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
79.5%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Elton
Louisiana
United States
Murder
NA
6.3
3.0
Rape
NA
37.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
62.7
40.7
Assault
NA
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Elton
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
NA
635.4
336.1
Theft
NA
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
165.4
167.1
Arson
NA
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Elton, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gravy
crawfish
champagnes
teas
seasoning
popeyes
grilled chicken
grilled cheese
beer
grilled vegetables
meal
quesadillas
chicken salad
fried chicken
hummus
snacks
salad
steak
pastry
drinks
football
athletics
coaches
recruiting
athlete
athletes
softball
soccer
ufc
wrestling
baseball
teams
basketball
collection
creativity
sports
drama
lifestyle
tv
summer
sports
pool
winter
new arrivals
loaded teas
car wash
grocery store
cart
gas station
amazon
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