What are the schools like in Downsville, LA?

Downsville is served primarily by Union Parish. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Downsville?

The median household income in Downsville, LA is $128,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Downsville, LA?

Downsville has an average high temperature of 56.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Downsville, LA affordable or expensive?

Downsville's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Downsville is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,400 and the median rent is $630 per month.

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

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

Is Downsville, LA a Good Place to Live?

Downsville is a small town of 116 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $128,750 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Downsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Downsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Downsville 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: 83.6

Downsville's overall cost of living index is 83.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Downsville costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Downsville, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$630	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Downsville is served primarily by Union Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Downsville, LA	National Avg
School District	Union Parish	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Downsville sees average highs of 56.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Downsville, LA
Average High — January	56.8°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	57.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Downsville, LA	National Avg
Population	116	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Downsville

Downsville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71234

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downsville, LA affordable or expensive?

Downsville's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Downsville roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $219,400 and median rent is $630/month.

What is the crime rate in Downsville, LA?

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

What are the schools like in Downsville?

Public schools in Downsville are operated by Union Parish. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Downsville, LA a good place to live?

Downsville, LA has a population of 116, a median household income of $128,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Downsville?

Downsville averages 56.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Downsville?

Downsville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71234.

What is the population of Downsville?

The population of Downsville, Louisiana is 116 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Downsville?

Key numbers for living in Downsville: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $219,400, median household income $128,750, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Downsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.