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Explore the life in Natchitoches based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Natchitoches
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Natchitoches
3. Crime In Natchitoches
4. Cost of Living In Natchitoches
5. Gender In Natchitoches
6. Household Income For Natchitoches
7. Education In Natchitoches
8. Race & Ethnicity In Natchitoches

Natchitoches is a city in Louisiana state in USA with a population of 17711 residents.. The poverty rate of Natchitoches is 40.4%, which is 189% higher than national average. The typical household in Natchitoches earns $23967 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 2 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 5 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 68.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Natchitoches are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 6 workers in Natchitoches is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Natchitoches, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Natchitoches remained 15.5%, which is 230% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Natchitoches, only 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Natchitoches is 89, which is 11% lower than national average. Median home value in Natchitoches is $171000 , which is 26% lower than national average. While median income in Natchitoches remained $23967, which is 64% lower than national average.

Jobs20%

Housing60%

Affordability30%

Safety20%

Amenities80%

Diversity90%

Education60%

Commute95%

The overall crime rate in Natchitoches, Louisiana is 207% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Natchitoches is 185% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Natchitoches is 212% higher than national average. You have 1 in 92 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 17 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Louisiana	10	11	6	13	8
In USA	45	51	17	95	388

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Louisiana	9	9	9	10	7
In USA	122	59	146	128	403