Ville Platte, Louisiana

Population 7,464

Ville Platte is located in Evangeline Parish, LA. The population is 7,464, making Ville Platte the largest city in Evangeline Parish.

There are 6 public schools in Ville Platte with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Ville Platte is moderate , and there are 70 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ville Platte is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ville Platte property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ville Platte include Chataignier, Reddell and Mamou.

Ville Platte Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 32.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.2%

Crime Rate

58.44% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 228
  • Violent Crimes: 128
  • Robbery: 128
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

87.62% Higher than national avg.
  • 70 offenders in Ville Platte
  • 93.78 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

103 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 100

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Ville Platte, LA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Ville Platte's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Ville Platte, LA

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Ville Platte, LA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ville Platte, LA issued 0 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: $529
  • 1 Bedroom: $574
  • 2 Bedrooms: $696
  • 3 Bedrooms: $890
  • 4 Bedrooms: $985

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Environmental Hazards

103 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Ville Platte, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Ville Platte, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Ville Platte, 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 51.32°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ville Platte, LA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ville Platte, LA: $18,679

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ville Platte is 4.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.99%
White Collar - 39.01%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • John Fleming

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

20 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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