Prairieville

Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Population 130K |Median income $91,549 |2 hospitals

Population

130,314

Ascension Parish

Median Income

$91,549

+35% vs avg

Median Home Value

$279,600

+23% vs avg

Median Age

36.6

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

130K+19%

Median Income

$91,549+33%

Median Home Value

$279,600+67%

Poverty Rate

10.3%-16%

Unemployment

4.4%-28%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,318/mo

Poverty Rate

10.3% -27% vs avg

Unemployment 4.4%

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.1%

Work From Home 8.9%

Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 64.2%

African American 23.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%

Asian 1.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

39.9%

High Blood Pressure

38.9%

Obesity

35.5%

Physical Inactivity

26.1%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.7%

Binge Drinking

18.3%

Current Smoking

15.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

13.5%

Diabetes

12.2%

Current Asthma

9.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.4%

Annual Checkup 81.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

7.9%

Coronary Heart Disease

5.9%

Stroke

3.3%

Alerts & News — Prairieville Area 6

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 35m 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 Prairieville, LA? ▼

Prairieville, LA has a population of 130,314 people, located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

What is the median household income in Prairieville? ▼

The median household income in Prairieville, LA is $91,549 per year. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

What is the median home value in Prairieville? ▼

The median home value in Prairieville, LA is $279,600. Median rent is $1,318/month.

What are the top health concerns in Prairieville? ▼

The top health indicators in Prairieville include Short Sleep Duration (39.9%), High Blood Pressure (38.9%), Obesity (35.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Prairieville? ▼

Prairieville has 2 hospitals with an average rating of null/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Prairieville? ▼

The median age in Prairieville, LA is 36.6 years. 29.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Prairieville, LA is located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 130K and a median household income of $91,549, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of null/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Prairieville 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 (Ascension 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.