St. Helena County , Louisiana
Population: 10,849 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,193 Home $106,400 Rent $802/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 10,849 residents, St. Helena County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Louisiana and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in St. Helena County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$50,193
Median Income
household
$106,400
Home Value
median
$802/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,193 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,848 |
| Poverty Rate | 30.0% |
| Median Home Value | $106,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $802/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 10,849 |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 11.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.7%
Obesity
19.8%
Diabetes
22.4%
Smoking
43.7%
High Blood Pressure
37.3%
No Physical Activity
25.7%
Depression
41.4%
Insufficient Sleep
81.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 36.3 · 36th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
69.18
🌀 Hurricane
79.60
🔥 Wildfire
53.31
❄️ Winter Storm
5.60
🌍 Earthquake
28.37
☀️ Drought
85.91
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