City safety & data profile

Denham SpringsLA

Denham Springs, LA is a 10K-resident city in Livingston Parish with a median household income of $71,569.

Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Denham Springs, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Denham Springs has a population larger than 1% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $188,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

10K
Population
Top 99%
By size
$71,569
Median income
$188,200
Median home
6%
Poverty rate

The read on Denham Springs

Denham Springs posts a median household income higher than 39% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Denham Springs area.

Top 61%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Denham Springs

Where Denham Springs income ranks nationally

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

$71,569 Bottom 39% higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Denham Springs, LA beyond the headline numbers

Denham Springs sits inside Livingston Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 30.49°N, -90.96°W. Population 10,125, $71,569 median household income. Median home value $188,200, median rent $1,014. Poverty rate 6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Denham Springs's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 42.2%, then short sleep duration at 37.9%. 1 hospital in/around Denham Springs, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
10,125
Denham Springs
Median Income
$71,569
+5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$188,200
-17% vs avg
Median Age
39.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Livingston Parish) - Denham Springs'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
148K+14%
Median Income
$80,122+41%
Median Home Value
$230,600+51%
Poverty Rate
12.9%-3%
Unemployment
4.2%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Denham Springs, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
Poverty Rate
6% -58% vs avg
Unemployment 7.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%
Work From Home 5.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 73.5%
African American 10.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
42.2%
Short Sleep Duration
37.9%
Obesity
37.8%
Physical Inactivity
26.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Binge Drinking
17.4%
Current Smoking
14.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Diabetes
13.6%
Current Asthma
9.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.4%
Annual Checkup 83%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Denham Springs, LA? ▼
Denham Springs, LA has a population of 10,125 people, located in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Denham Springs? ▼
The median household income in Denham Springs, LA is $71,569 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6%.
What is the median home value in Denham Springs? ▼
The median home value in Denham Springs, LA is $188,200. Median rent is $1,014/month.
What are the top health concerns in Denham Springs? ▼
The top health indicators in Denham Springs include High Blood Pressure (42.2%), Short Sleep Duration (37.9%), Obesity (37.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Denham Springs? ▼
Denham Springs has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Denham Springs? ▼
The median age in Denham Springs, LA is 39.7 years. 23.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Denham Springs, LA is located in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 10K and a $71,569 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs'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 Denham Springs area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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 (Livingston Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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