What are the schools like in Evergreen, LA?

School district data for Evergreen is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Evergreen?

The median household income in Evergreen, LA is $33,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.6%.

What is the weather like in Evergreen, LA?

Evergreen has an average high temperature of 60.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Evergreen, LA affordable or expensive?

Evergreen's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Evergreen is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,000 and the median rent is $525 per month.

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

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

Is Evergreen, LA a Good Place to Live?

Evergreen is a small town of 285 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $33,125 and a 12.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Evergreen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Evergreen 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: 82.7

Evergreen's overall cost of living index is 82.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Evergreen costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Evergreen, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$525	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Evergreen, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Evergreen sees average highs of 60.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 61.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Evergreen, LA
Average High — January	60.2°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	61.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Evergreen, LA	National Avg
Population	285	—
Median Age	49.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cottonport, LA 4 mi Bunkie, LA 5 mi Hessmer, LA 7 mi Plaucheville, LA 7 mi Mansura, LA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Evergreen

Evergreen, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71333

Evergreen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evergreen, LA affordable or expensive?

Evergreen's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Evergreen roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $525/month.

What is the crime rate in Evergreen, LA?

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

What are the schools like in Evergreen?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Evergreen, LA a good place to live?

Evergreen, LA has a population of 285, a median household income of $33,125, and an unemployment rate of 12.6%. 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 Evergreen?

Evergreen averages 60.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Evergreen?

Evergreen, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71333.

What is the population of Evergreen?

The population of Evergreen, Louisiana is 285 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Evergreen?

Key numbers for living in Evergreen: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $33,125. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Evergreen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.