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Carville, LA

Carville, LA.

Population: 447 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carville, LA is $209,400. Homes sell for a median $185,000 after a median 8 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,400

Median home value

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$209,400
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$185,000
Median list price
$175,000
Median price per sqft
$169
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Capitol Lakes (16.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
White Castle Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
31
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER ST MARY, NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,013
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
84.5%
Households with broadband internet
47.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,064
Average weekly wage
$1,692
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CarvilleState medianUS median
Median sale price$185,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days74 days51 days

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Carville, LA?
$209,400.
What is the median sale price in Carville, LA?
$185,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carville, LA?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carville, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Carville, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carville, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carville, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Carville, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carville, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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