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Mamou, Louisiana

town · Evangeline Parish

At a glance

2,864
Population
$86,500
Median home value (all homes)
71% below U.S. median
$82,992
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$521/mo
Median rent
61% below U.S. median
$24,808
Median household income
68% below U.S. median
26.4 min
Average commute
84.6%
Homes with broadband
96.73%
Locations with fiber available
7.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing54% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost12% 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 college38 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates78.2%
College graduates7.6%

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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