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Varnado, Louisiana

village · Washington Parish

At a glance

425
Population
$106,300
Median home value (all homes)
65% below U.S. median
$131,036
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$829/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$39,250
Median household income
50% below U.S. median
22.2 min
Average commute
73.4%
Homes with broadband
30.12%
Locations with fiber available
9.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost26% 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 college30 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates81.4%
College graduates12.7%

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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