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Ville Platte, LA

Ville Platte, LA.

Population: 19,320 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$103,162
1-year appreciation
-4.6%
3-year appreciation
-13.4%
5-year appreciation
-15.6%
10-year appreciation
-5.6%
All-time peak (2020-11)
$130,514
House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (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%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, drought, hurricane, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
65.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Central Farmers Coop Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-102 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$380
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
49.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,164
Average weekly wage
$802
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents