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Homer, Louisiana

town · Claiborne Parish

At a glance

2,654
Population
$80,700
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$78,084
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$729/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$23,160
Median household income
71% below U.S. median
25.8 min
Average commute
49.6%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost14% 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 college27 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college37 mi
High school graduates77.1%
College graduates12.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
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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