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Haynesville is a small town of 2,287 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $26,867
and a 15.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is
19% below the national average.
Strengths:
Haynesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Haynesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Haynesville 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: 81.2
Haynesville's overall cost of living index is 81.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Haynesville costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.
Metric
Haynesville, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$453
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$26,867
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Haynesville's violent crime rate is 367.6 per 100,000 residents
— 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
367.6 /100k
Property Crime
1102.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Haynesville is served primarily by Claiborne Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Haynesville, LA
National Avg
School District
Claiborne Parish
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Haynesville sees average highs of 55.6°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Haynesville's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Haynesville roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,800 and median rent is $453/month.
Haynesville's violent crime rate is 367.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1102.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Haynesville are operated by Claiborne Parish.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Haynesville, LA has a population of 2,287, a median household income of $26,867, and an unemployment rate of 15.7%.
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.
Haynesville averages 55.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Haynesville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71038.
The population of Haynesville, Louisiana is 2,287 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Haynesville: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $88,800, median household income $26,867, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haynesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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