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Plaquemine, Louisiana

city · Iberville Parish

At a glance

6,075
Population
$176,300
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$170,031
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$880/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$69,366
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
24.4 min
Average commute
89.2%
Homes with broadband
84.81%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost19% 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 college9 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates85.8%
College graduates17.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Iberville Parish Department of Environment & Economic Development
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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