Central, Louisiana
Among the top 11% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 29% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 38% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 10% for comfortable days
- bottom 1% for sales tax
Central is a mid-size city in Louisiana with about 30,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, comfortable days, and property tax rate. It rates lower on property crime and sales tax.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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76%54%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.5 in4.7 in
oppressive 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$83k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 35% of US places
Home Value$266k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 21% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 25% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.66%better than 76% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax9.56%better than 1% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.56%better than 54% of US places
Unemployment2.2%better than 66% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)52°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation66.0 in98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 71% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 9% of US places
Comfortable Days106 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk92.8better than 6% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 32% of US places
School Quality62.5better than 57% of US places
Violent Crime1927/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Property Crime4353/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Community
Population29,51895th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.840th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2962nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9542nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1319th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.0%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 21% of US places
Walkability5.5/20better than 25% of US places
Airport Distance61 mibetter than 60% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.0%better than 76% of US places
Amenities Nearby9.82better than 14% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Central an affordable place to live?
- Central is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 35% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Central?
- The median home value in Central is $266k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Central?
- Median household income in Central is $83k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Central?
- Median gross rent in Central is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Central safe?
- Central is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1927/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 4353/100k.
- What is the weather like in Central?
- Central averages 83°F in July and 52°F in January, with 66.0 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Central?
- Public-school quality in Central is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Central?
- The average one-way commute in Central is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)