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St. Joseph, Louisiana

town · Tensas Parish

At a glance

603
Population
$59,100
Median home value (all homes)
81% below U.S. median
$124,861
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$733/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$38,393
Median household income
51% below U.S. median
18.1 min
Average commute
75.4%
Homes with broadband
76.5%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost40% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college52 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates86.8%
College graduates10.1%

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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