Mooringsport is a small town of 596 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $19,461
and a 8.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mooringsport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mooringsport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mooringsport 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: 87.1
Mooringsport's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mooringsport costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mooringsport, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$643
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$19,461
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Mooringsport's violent crime rate is 916.7 per 100,000 residents
— 141% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
916.7 /100k
Property Crime
3183.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mooringsport is served primarily by Caddo Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mooringsport, LA
National Avg
School District
Caddo Parish
—
Elementary Schools
33
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
13
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mooringsport sees average highs of 56.4°F in January
and 93.8°F in July,
with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Mooringsport's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mooringsport roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,600 and median rent is $643/month.
Mooringsport's violent crime rate is 916.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3183.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mooringsport are operated by Caddo Parish.
The district has 33 elementary, 8 middle, and 13 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 6.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mooringsport, LA has a population of 596, a median household income of $19,461, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%.
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.
Mooringsport averages 56.4°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mooringsport, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71060.
The population of Mooringsport, Louisiana is 596 with a median age of 49.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mooringsport: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $66,600, median household income $19,461, crime index 205 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mooringsport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
