What are the schools like in Wisner, LA?

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

What is the median household income in Wisner?

The median household income in Wisner, LA is $28,664 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.

What is the weather like in Wisner, LA?

Wisner has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Wisner, LA affordable or expensive?

Wisner's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wisner is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,900 and the median rent is $611 per month.

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

Wisner has a violent crime rate of 469.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1453.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wisner, LA a Good Place to Live?

Wisner is a small town of 886 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $28,664 and a 10.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

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

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

All Wisner 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: 84.6

Wisner's overall cost of living index is 84.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wisner costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wisner, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$611	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$28,664	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Wisner's violent crime rate is 469.6 per 100,000 residents — 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

469.6 /100k

Property Crime

1453.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wisner, 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	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wisner sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 59.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wisner, LA
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	59.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Wisner, LA	National Avg
Population	886	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	48.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gilbert, LA 5 mi Sicily Island, LA 9 mi Winnsboro, LA 13 mi Harrisonburg, LA 18 mi Clayton, LA 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Wisner

Wisner, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71378

Wisner vs Other Cities

Wisner, LA vs Gilbert, LA Wisner, LA vs Sicily Island, LA Wisner, LA vs Winnsboro, LA Wisner, LA vs Harrisonburg, LA Wisner, LA vs Clayton, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wisner, LA affordable or expensive?

Wisner's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wisner roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,900 and median rent is $611/month.

What is the crime rate in Wisner, LA?

Wisner's violent crime rate is 469.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1453.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wisner?

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

Is Wisner, LA a good place to live?

Wisner, LA has a population of 886, a median household income of $28,664, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%. 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 Wisner?

Wisner averages 57.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wisner?

Wisner, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71378.

What is the population of Wisner?

The population of Wisner, Louisiana is 886 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wisner?

Key numbers for living in Wisner: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $109,900, median household income $28,664, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wisner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.