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Lake Providence
  • Town in Louisiana
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Lake Providence

    Report Card

    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade D
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B minus
    3. Housing
      grade C
    4. Nightlife
      grade C+
    5. Good for Families
      grade C minus
    6. Diversity
      grade B
    7. Jobs
      grade C
    8. Weather
      grade B+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade A
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade D minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade C minus
    12. Commute
      grade A

    Lake Providence is a town in Louisiana with a population of 3,288. Lake Providence is in East Carroll Parish. Living in Lake Providence offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Lake Providence and residents tend to be liberal.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $55,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $570
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      622.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      29.6
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      59.3
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      59.3
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      20%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      2%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      25%
      national  11%

    Working in Lake Providence

    Jobs
    grade C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $22,266
    National
    $69,021

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