What are the schools like in Bienville, LA?

Bienville is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bienville?

The median household income in Bienville, LA is $25,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.0%.

What is the weather like in Bienville, LA?

Bienville has an average high temperature of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Bienville, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bienville, LA?

Bienville has a violent crime rate of 317.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bienville, LA a Good Place to Live?

Bienville is a small town of 167 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $25,313 and a 11.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Bienville stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bienville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bienville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bienville metro area.

Metric	Bienville, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$622	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$25,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bienville's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

317.2 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bienville is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bienville, LA	National Avg
School District	Bienville Parish	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bienville sees average highs of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 60.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bienville, LA
Average High — January	57.5°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	60.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bienville, LA	National Avg
Population	167	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bryceland, LA 6 mi Lucky, LA 9 mi Mount Lebanon, LA 11 mi Gibsland, LA 13 mi Arcadia, LA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Bienville

Bienville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71008

Bienville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bienville, LA affordable or expensive?

Bienville has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $622/month against a median household income of $25,313.

What is the crime rate in Bienville, LA?

Bienville's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bienville?

Public schools in Bienville are operated by Bienville Parish. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 6.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bienville, LA a good place to live?

Bienville, LA has a population of 167, a median household income of $25,313, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bienville?

Bienville averages 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.8 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bienville?

Bienville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71008.

What is the population of Bienville?

The population of Bienville, Louisiana is 167 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bienville?

Key numbers for living in Bienville: median home N/A, median household income $25,313, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bienville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.