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Lake Providence, Louisiana

town · East Carroll Parish

At a glance

3,349
Population
$115,600
Median home value (all homes)
62% below U.S. median
$54,498
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$606/mo
Median rent
55% below U.S. median
$27,580
Median household income
65% below U.S. median
14.5 min
Average commute
69.3%
Homes with broadband
0.44%
Locations with fiber available
15.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing44% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost52% 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 college56 mi
Nearest community college55 mi
Nearest technical college42 mi
High school graduates81.6%
College graduates17.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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