About
Life in Crowley
Crowley is a community of 11,554 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $28,642, median rent runs about $594 per month, and median home values are around $144,900. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Crowley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
47.7%
Foreign-Born
1.9%
Broadband Internet
76.3%
of households
Population Growth
-3.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Crowley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Crowley, the largest foreign-born group is from India (22.3%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
46.8%
of households
Married Couples
32.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.15
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 44% below LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Crowley
In Crowley, rent runs 44% below the LA average, and home values are 33% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
87.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
47.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $120,332 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for LA
Unemployment in Crowley
Unemployment in Acadia Parish, which includes Crowley, is close to the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Crowley: Acadia Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Acadia Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Crowley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.5 min avg
How Crowley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Crowley, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Regional airport · few flights294k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 132% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Crowley runs 132% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
765.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,152.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Crowley Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Acadia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Acadia Parish, which includes Crowley, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $375,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $159,000 |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $165,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $632,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Acadia Parish, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lafayette Parish, LA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Crowley) is typically good — 238 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
238
per year
Moderate Days
124
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Lafayette Parish, LA (19 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Crowley has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
16
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 42°F | 6.40" |
| Feb | 64°F | 45°F | 4.26" |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 3.84" |
| Apr | 78°F | 59°F | 5.34" |
| May | 84°F | 67°F | 5.58" |
| Jun | 89°F | 73°F | 6.68" |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 5.77" |
| Aug | 92°F | 74°F | 6.21" |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 4.95" |
| Oct | 81°F | 59°F | 4.69" |
| Nov | 70°F | 49°F | 5.04" |
| Dec | 63°F | 44°F | 4.77" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Crowley
Crowley has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Acadia General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Crowley
Crowley's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Crowley
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Crowley
Acadia Parish Library
1125 North Parkerson Avenue, Crowley
Cities Near Crowley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Crowley FAQ
Is Crowley, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Crowley's median rent is $594/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $28,642/year. Median home value is $144,900.
Is Crowley, Louisiana safe?⌄
Crowley's violent crime rate was 766 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3152 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Crowley, Louisiana?⌄
Acadia Parish, which includes Crowley, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Crowley, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Crowley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $594/month and median household income is $28,642/year. The median home value is $144,900. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Crowley, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Crowley is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from