Dubberly is a small town of 390 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $39,464
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dubberly 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 Dubberly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dubberly 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: 87.5
Dubberly's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dubberly costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dubberly, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,464
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Dubberly's violent crime rate is 391.2 per 100,000 residents
— 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
391.2 /100k
Property Crime
1358.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dubberly is served primarily by Webster Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dubberly, LA
National Avg
School District
Webster Parish
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dubberly sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Dubberly's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dubberly roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,100 and median rent is $725/month.
Dubberly's violent crime rate is 391.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1358.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dubberly are operated by Webster Parish.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dubberly, LA has a population of 390, a median household income of $39,464, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Dubberly averages 57.9°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dubberly, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71024.
The population of Dubberly, Louisiana is 390 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dubberly: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $148,100, median household income $39,464, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dubberly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
