City safety & data profile

CrowleyLA

Crowley, LA is a 13K-resident city in Acadia Parish with a median household income of $28,642.

Acadia Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Crowley, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Crowley has a population larger than 19% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $144,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 81%
By size
$28,642
Median income
$144,900
Median home
47.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Crowley

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

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

Where Crowley income ranks nationally

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

$28,642 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 Crowley, LA beyond the headline numbers

Crowley sits inside Acadia Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 30.21°N, -92.37°W. Population 13,144, $28,642 median household income. Median home value $144,900, median rent $594. Poverty rate 47.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Crowley's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 52.2%, then obesity at 47.3%. 1 hospital in/around Crowley, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
13,144
Crowley
Median Income
$28,642
-58% vs avg
Median Home Value
$144,900
-36% vs avg
Median Age
40.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Acadia Parish) - Crowley'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-8%
Median Income
$45,562+21%
Median Home Value
$155,500+76%
Poverty Rate
25%+34%
Unemployment
7.7%-16%

Economics

Economics indicators for Crowley, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$594/mo
Poverty Rate
47.7% +236% vs avg
Unemployment 14.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21%
Work From Home 4.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 67.2%
African American 22.8%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
52.2%
Obesity
47.3%
Physical Inactivity
44.6%
Short Sleep Duration
40.9%
Current Smoking
26.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
23.3%
Diabetes
22.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
22.3%
Binge Drinking
14%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 44.5%
Annual Checkup 82.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
11.8%
Stroke
7.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ACADIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
CROWLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Crowley, LA? ▼
Crowley, LA has a population of 13,144 people, located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Crowley? ▼
The median household income in Crowley, LA is $28,642 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 47.7%.
What is the median home value in Crowley? ▼
The median home value in Crowley, LA is $144,900. Median rent is $594/month.
What are the top health concerns in Crowley? ▼
The top health indicators in Crowley include High Blood Pressure (52.2%), Obesity (47.3%), Physical Inactivity (44.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Crowley? ▼
Crowley has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Crowley? ▼
The median age in Crowley, LA is 40.6 years. 21% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Crowley, LA is located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 13K and a $28,642 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 Crowley area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Crowley's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Crowley area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Crowley against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

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 (Acadia Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.