Plaquemine is a small town of 6,218 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $69,183
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Plaquemine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Plaquemine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Plaquemine 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: 90.8
Plaquemine's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Plaquemine costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Plaquemine, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$841
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,183
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Plaquemine's violent crime rate is 1215.2 per 100,000 residents
— 220% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1215.2 /100k
Property Crime
3291.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Plaquemine is served primarily by Iberville Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Plaquemine, LA
National Avg
School District
Iberville Parish
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Plaquemine sees average highs of 60.7°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 61.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Plaquemine's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Plaquemine roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,200 and median rent is $841/month.
Plaquemine's violent crime rate is 1215.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3291.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Plaquemine are operated by Iberville Parish.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Plaquemine, LA has a population of 6,218, a median household income of $69,183, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
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.
Plaquemine averages 60.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.4 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Plaquemine, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70764.
The population of Plaquemine, Louisiana is 6,218 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Plaquemine: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $162,200, median household income $69,183, crime index 255 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plaquemine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
