City safety & data profile

AbbevilleLA

Abbeville, LA is a 12K-resident city in Vermilion Parish with a median household income of $33,015.

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Abbeville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Abbeville has a population larger than 15% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $97,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 85%
By size
$33,015
Median income
$97,300
Median home
32.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Abbeville

Abbeville posts a median household income higher than 0% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Abbeville area.

Top 100%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Abbeville

Where Abbeville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$33,015 Bottom 1% higher than 0% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Abbeville, LA beyond the headline numbers

Abbeville sits inside Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 29.97°N, -92.13°W. Population 12,434, $33,015 median household income. Median home value $97,300, median rent $829. Poverty rate 32.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Abbeville's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 49.6%, then obesity at 47.5%. 1 hospital in/around Abbeville, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Abbeville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,434
Abbeville
Median Income
$33,015
-51% vs avg
Median Home Value
$97,300
-57% vs avg
Median Age
33.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Vermilion Parish) - Abbeville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
57K-2%
Median Income
$55,707+25%
Median Home Value
$163,300+69%
Poverty Rate
20.2%+18%
Unemployment
5.1%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Abbeville, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$829/mo
Poverty Rate
32.4% +128% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 10.2%
Work From Home 5.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 45.7%
African American 41.9%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
49.6%
Obesity
47.5%
Short Sleep Duration
42.4%
Physical Inactivity
41%
Current Smoking
24.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.8%
Diabetes
20.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.8%
Binge Drinking
13.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.4%
Annual Checkup 82.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
10.1%
Stroke
6.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ABBEVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
ABBEVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Abbeville, LA? ▼
Abbeville, LA has a population of 12,434 people, located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Abbeville? ▼
The median household income in Abbeville, LA is $33,015 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 32.4%.
What is the median home value in Abbeville? ▼
The median home value in Abbeville, LA is $97,300. Median rent is $829/month.
What are the top health concerns in Abbeville? ▼
The top health indicators in Abbeville include High Blood Pressure (49.6%), Obesity (47.5%), Short Sleep Duration (42.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Abbeville? ▼
Abbeville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Abbeville? ▼
The median age in Abbeville, LA is 33.9 years. 10.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Abbeville, LA is located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 12K and a $33,015 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Abbeville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Abbeville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Vermilion Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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