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Ville Platte, Louisiana

city · Evangeline Parish

At a glance

6,253
Population
$101,200
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$102,217
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$656/mo
Median rent
51% below U.S. median
$28,361
Median household income
64% below U.S. median
18 min
Average commute
65.2%
Homes with broadband
95.59%
Locations with fiber available
22.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing49% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% 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 college35 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates63.2%
College graduates13.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Evangeline Economic Development Authority
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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