Bayou Goula is a small town of 342 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $83,258
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bayou Goula stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bayou Goula is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bayou Goula city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
Bayou Goula's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bayou Goula costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bayou Goula, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
20.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,258
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Bayou Goula's violent crime rate is 495.2 per 100,000 residents
— 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
495.2 /100k
Property Crime
1442.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bayou Goula is served primarily by Iberville Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bayou Goula, LA
National Avg
School District
Iberville Parish
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bayou Goula sees average highs of 61.7°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 62.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Bayou Goula's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bayou Goula roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Bayou Goula's violent crime rate is 495.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1442.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bayou Goula are operated by Iberville Parish.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 7.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bayou Goula, LA has a population of 342, a median household income of $83,258, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bayou Goula averages 61.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.5 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bayou Goula, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70788.
The population of Bayou Goula, Louisiana is 342 with a median age of 18.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bayou Goula: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $83,258, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bayou Goula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
