Eunice

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Population 82K |Median income $44,462 |3 hospitals

Population

81,670

St. Landry Parish

Median Income

$44,462

-35% vs avg

Median Home Value

$142,500

-37% vs avg

Median Age

37.8

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

82K-2%

Median Income

$44,462+25%

Median Home Value

$142,500+70%

Poverty Rate

26.8%+0%

Unemployment

6.3%-6%

Economics

Median Rent

$748/mo

Poverty Rate

26.8% +89% vs avg

Unemployment 6.3%

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.9%

Work From Home 7.3%

Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 52.4%

African American 40.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%

Asian 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

47.3%

Obesity

40.4%

Short Sleep Duration

39.8%

Physical Inactivity

36.3%

Current Smoking

22%

Frequent Mental Distress

21.3%

Frequent Physical Distress

18.4%

Diabetes

18.2%

Binge Drinking

16.1%

Current Asthma

11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.1%

Annual Checkup 82.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

10.7%

Coronary Heart Disease

Stroke

5.5%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2.5/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM

OPELOUSAS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

ACADIAN MEDICAL CENTER

EUNICE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Eunice Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 36m ago

Earthquakes

M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 138 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS · 1h ago

Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago

Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings high

Minor Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River Catchment in North Queensland

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings high

Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Tully and Murray Rivers; Moderate Flooding Possible at Euramo

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Eunice, LA? ▼

Eunice, LA has a population of 81,670 people, located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

What is the median household income in Eunice? ▼

The median household income in Eunice, LA is $44,462 per year. The poverty rate is 26.8%.

What is the median home value in Eunice? ▼

The median home value in Eunice, LA is $142,500. Median rent is $748/month.

What are the top health concerns in Eunice? ▼

The top health indicators in Eunice include High Blood Pressure (47.3%), Obesity (40.4%), Short Sleep Duration (39.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Eunice? ▼

Eunice has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Eunice? ▼

The median age in Eunice, LA is 37.8 years. 14.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Eunice, LA is located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 82K and a median household income of $44,462, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Eunice area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (St. Landry Parish) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.