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Kaplan, Louisiana

city · Vermilion Parish

At a glance

4,238
Population
$156,200
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$131,781
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$826/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$40,109
Median household income
49% below U.S. median
21.1 min
Average commute
80.1%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
8.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost30% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates80%
College graduates8.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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