What are the schools like in Bordelonville, LA?

Bordelonville is served primarily by Avoyelles Parish. The district operates 6 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bordelonville?

The median household income in Bordelonville, LA is $47,135 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 39.4%.

What is the weather like in Bordelonville, LA?

Bordelonville has an average high temperature of 60.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches.

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

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

Crime rate data for Bordelonville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bordelonville, LA a Good Place to Live?

Bordelonville is a small town of 315 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $47,135 and a 39.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Bordelonville stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Bordelonville 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 Bordelonville metro area.

Metric	Bordelonville, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,135	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bordelonville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Bordelonville is served primarily by Avoyelles Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bordelonville, LA	National Avg
School District	Avoyelles Parish	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bordelonville sees average highs of 60.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bordelonville, LA
Average High — January	60.2°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	59.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bordelonville, LA	National Avg
Population	315	—
Median Age	49.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	39.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	3.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Moreauville, LA 7 mi Mansura, LA 9 mi Simmesport, LA 10 mi Marksville, LA 10 mi Plaucheville, LA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Bordelonville

Bordelonville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71355

Bordelonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bordelonville, LA affordable or expensive?

Bordelonville has a median home value of $77,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $47,135.

What is the crime rate in Bordelonville, LA?

Crime data for Bordelonville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bordelonville?

Public schools in Bordelonville are operated by Avoyelles Parish. The district has 6 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bordelonville, LA a good place to live?

Bordelonville, LA has a population of 315, a median household income of $47,135, and an unemployment rate of 39.4%. 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 Bordelonville?

Bordelonville averages 60.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bordelonville?

Bordelonville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71355.

What is the population of Bordelonville?

The population of Bordelonville, Louisiana is 315 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bordelonville?

Key numbers for living in Bordelonville: median home $77,900, median household income $47,135, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bordelonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.