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Shongaloo, Louisiana

village · Webster Parish

At a glance

85
Population
$114,600
Median home value (all homes)
62% below U.S. median
$119,979
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-08
$58,125
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
34 min
Average commute
61%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
7.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing45% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost13% above
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 college25 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college38 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates21.9%

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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