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Erath
  • Town in Louisiana

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade C+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Erath is a town in Louisiana with a population of 2,160. Erath is in Vermilion Parish. Living in Erath offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and retirees live in Erath and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Erath are highly rated.

About

About Erath...
Population
2,160

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$114,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$758
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Suburban Rural Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    38%
  • Own
    62%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    296.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    148.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    49.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    544
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    48.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    17%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    national  11%

Working in Erath

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$41,576
National
$69,021

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