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Downsville, Louisiana

village · Union Parish (primary) , Lincoln Parish

At a glance

223
Population
$235,400
Median home value (all homes)
22% below U.S. median
$209,444
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$900/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$69,028
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
27.6 min
Average commute
71.2%
Homes with broadband
63.38%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost8% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates22.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
region Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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