Egan is a small town of 833 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $86,329
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Egan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Egan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Egan 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: 87.0
Egan's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Egan costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Egan, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$225,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
98.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,329
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Egan's violent crime rate is 257.9 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
257.9 /100k
Property Crime
934.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Egan is served primarily by Acadia Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Egan, LA
National Avg
School District
Acadia Parish
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Egan sees average highs of 60.1°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 63.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Egan's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Egan roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $225,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
Egan's violent crime rate is 257.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 934.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Egan are operated by Acadia Parish.
The district has 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 4.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Egan, LA has a population of 833, a median household income of $86,329, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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.
Egan averages 60.1°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.5 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Egan, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70531.
The population of Egan, Louisiana is 833 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Egan: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $225,800, median household income $86,329, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Egan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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