Opelousas, Louisiana

Population 16,941

Opelousas is located in St. Landry Parish, LA. The population is 16,941, making Opelousas the largest city in St. Landry Parish.

There are 12 public schools in Opelousas with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Opelousas is very low , and there are 98 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Opelousas is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Opelousas property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Opelousas include Lawtell, Washington and Leonville.

Opelousas Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 29.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.7%

Crime Rate

76.23% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 318
  • Violent Crimes: 2
  • Robbery: 299
  • Burglary: 2
  • Property Crime: 8
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

76.59% Higher than national avg.
  • 98 offenders in Opelousas
  • 57.85 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

182 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 174

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Opelousas, LA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Opelousas's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Opelousas Catholic School

Westminster Christian Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

98 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Opelousas, LA

Property Reports view all

8 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Opelousas, LA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Opelousas, LA issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $533
  • 1 Bedroom: $537
  • 2 Bedrooms: $706
  • 3 Bedrooms: $910
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,027

Zip Codes

70570 70571

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Environmental Hazards

182 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Opelousas, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Opelousas, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Opelousas, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.18°
  • February 56.23°
  • March 62.73°
  • April 69.78°
  • May 76.53°
  • June 83°
  • July 83.3°
  • August 83.94°
  • September 78.93°
  • October 69.38°
  • November 60.7°
  • December 53.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Opelousas, LA

Earthquakes
Opelousas, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Opelousas, LA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Opelousas, LA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Opelousas, LA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Opelousas, LA: $19,810

Unemployment

Unemployment in Opelousas is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.95%
White Collar - 48.05%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • John Fleming
  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 Cemeteries view all

30 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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