Opelousas, LA 70570

Population 40,667

70570 is zip code located in Opelousas, Louisiana. The population is 40,667, making 70570 the largest zipcode in Opelousas and the largest in St. Landry Parish.

There are 11 public schools in 70570 with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Opelousas is very high , and there are 98 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 70570. Unemployment in 70570 is very high.

Zip codes within Opelousas include 70571.

Opelousas Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

76.23% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

43.80% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

178 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in 70570, LA and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates 70570's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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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 70570.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    15.1%
  • Rented
    27.7%
  • Owned
    57.1%

8 Building Permits View All

  • 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

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Environmental Hazards

178 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 70570: $26,153

Unemployment

Unemployment in Opelousas is 4.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.12%
White Collar - 50.88%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • John Fleming
  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

30 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all