Broussard, LA

Census place 2210075 · pop 14,322

D55/ 100
😐 Meh
B
in LA
📍 Louisiana ranks #46 of 50 states →
🏆 Growth+20.2% · top 7%
🚽 Disaster98/100 · bottom 19%
Taxes
0.51% property · US 0.99%10.11% sales · US 7.00%3.00% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Natural disaster riskCounty-level98/10019

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

98/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level51 AQI23

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

51 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property crime rate2194/100k24

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

2194 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Adult smoking15.4%30

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

15.4% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Poor mental health18.2%33

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

18.2% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Poverty rate13.4%41

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

13.4% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Housing cost$310,20045

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$310,200 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Violent crime rate208/100k48

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

208 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level2 days51

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

2 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Income inequality0.4355

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.43 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Bachelor's degree or higher36.1%62

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

36.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Adult obesity32.8%62

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

32.8% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Rent$1,579/mo63

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,579/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.3%67

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

3.3% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Physical inactivity21.7%69

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

21.7% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Uninsured adults7.3%73

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

7.3% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Commute time20 min76

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

20 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Median household income$116,17985

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$116,179 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Broadband access96.2%88

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

96.2% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Property-tax burden0.51%90

U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities

0.51% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Homeownership83.3%90

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

83.3% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Population growth (5yr)+20.2%93

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+20.2% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Frequently asked

Is Broussard, LA a good place to live?
By the numbers, Broussard scores 55/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is population growth (5yr) and its weakest is natural disaster risk. Louisiana overall ranks #46 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Broussard, LA?
Broussard reports 208 violent crimes per 100k and 2194 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Broussard, LA expensive to live in?
Broussard has a median home value of $310,200 and typical rent around $1,579/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Broussard, LA?
Its weakest measured area is natural disaster risk (98/100) — 19/100, worse than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)
What is Broussard, LA best at?
Its strongest measured area is population growth (5yr) (+20.2%) — 93/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.