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Slaughter, Louisiana

town · East Feliciana Parish

At a glance

1,250
Population
$254,300
Median home value (all homes)
16% below U.S. median
$244,298
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,571/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$72,438
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
35.5 min
Average commute
87.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost18% 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 college14 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates92.8%
College graduates16.7%

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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