What are the schools like in Sorrel, LA?

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

What is the median household income in Sorrel?

The median household income in Sorrel, LA is $56,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sorrel, LA?

Sorrel has an average high temperature of 62.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.3 inches.

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

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

Sorrel has a violent crime rate of 332.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1471.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sorrel, LA a Good Place to Live?

Sorrel is a small town of 537 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $56,500 .

Strengths: Sorrel stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Sorrel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sorrel city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Sorrel metro area.

Metric	Sorrel, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$72,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sorrel's violent crime rate is 332.3 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

332.3 /100k

Property Crime

1471.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Sorrel, 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	1.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sorrel sees average highs of 62.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 65.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Sorrel, LA
Average High — January	62.7°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	65.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Sorrel, LA	National Avg
Population	537	—
Median Age	48.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	49.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jeanerette, LA 4 mi Baldwin, LA 5 mi Charenton, LA 5 mi Glencoe, LA 6 mi Lydia, LA 10 mi

Sorrel vs Other Cities

Sorrel, LA vs Jeanerette, LA Sorrel, LA vs Baldwin, LA Sorrel, LA vs Charenton, LA Sorrel, LA vs Glencoe, LA Sorrel, LA vs Lydia, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sorrel, LA affordable or expensive?

Sorrel has a median home value of $72,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $56,500.

What is the crime rate in Sorrel, LA?

Sorrel's violent crime rate is 332.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1471.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sorrel?

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

Is Sorrel, LA a good place to live?

Sorrel, LA has a population of 537, a median household income of $56,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Sorrel?

Sorrel averages 62.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sorrel?

The population of Sorrel, Louisiana is 537 with a median age of 48.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sorrel?

Key numbers for living in Sorrel: median home $72,500, median household income $56,500, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sorrel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.