City profile · Louisiana · Census ACS 2023

Springhill, LA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Springhill - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,659
Residents
$28,223
Median income
$102,200
Median home
$854
Median rent (state)

Springhill - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Springhill places in the 2nd percentile for household income and the 52nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Springhill, LA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 4,659 residents in Springhill, a small town within Louisiana. Median household income here is $28,223 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 26.5%. Springhill's housing stock carries a median value of $102,200, and the median resident age is 44.7 years. About 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 30.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). Springhill reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1288.4 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Louisiana run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Louisiana at 88.2 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $854 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Louisiana run around $212, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 69.5 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

4,659 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Louisiana

Median Household Income

$28,223 /yr

Poverty 26.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Louisiana average

How does Springhill compare to other US cities?

Springhill measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 2% higher than other cities
Home value 10% pricier than other cities
Median rent 1% pricier than other cities
Safety 52% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Louisiana, Springhill ranks #13 of 60 Louisiana cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Springhill against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Louisiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Louisiana-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Springhill toward the bottom of Louisiana's cities

Among the 477 Louisiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Springhill ranks #359 - the 23rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Springhill only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#373 of 426
12th percentile in Louisiana
Median Gross Rent
#359 of 477
23rd percentile in Louisiana
Median Home Value
#292 of 419
30th percentile in Louisiana
Poverty Rate
#116 of 475
76th percentile in Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#339 of 477
29th percentile in Louisiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Louisiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

2ndIncome percentile
52ndSafety percentile

2nd percentile nationally for median household income · 52nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Springhill's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Springhill's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 50 Avg. percentile National median
Springhill's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Springhill's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$102,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 90% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Springhill $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Springhill, LA Springhill, LA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Springhill, LA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Springhill, LA median $28,223/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Springhill, LA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Springhill, LA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 26.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 30.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,659
Median Income
$28,223
Median Home Value
$102,200
Median Age
44.7
Poverty Rate
26.5%
Labor force participation
30.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1288.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
180.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1107.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,400 residents4,600 residents4,800 residents5,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,779 residents 4,437 residents ▼ -7.2%
Springhill's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 1
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
66.8%
Carpool
9.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
7.7%
Work from Home
14.7%
Other
1.6%

Based on 1,061 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Louisiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Louisiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Louisiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Springhill sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$854/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
69.5 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Louisiana

Mansfield
4,653 people
Monticello
4,677 people
Berwick
4,680 people
Swartz
4,691 people
Jeanerette
4,732 people
Winnsboro
4,777 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Springhill's 4,659 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Gifford, FL
4,658 people
Fairfield, IL
4,658 people
Bremen, IN
4,660 people
Granite Falls, WA
4,658 people
Adjuntas zona urbana, PR
4,660 people
Añasco zona urbana, PR
4,660 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Springhill's $28,223 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Charlotte, TX
$28,242 median income
Melfa, VA
$28,250 median income
Napi Headquarters, NM
$28,194 median income
Jonesville, NC
$28,257 median income
Pennington, AL
$28,186 median income
Pound, VA
$28,277 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Springhill, LA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Springhill, LA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 61.8% 34.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.4% White 61.8% Black or African American 34.1% Asian 0.0% American Indian 1.9% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.5% Two or more races 1.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Springhill compares to nearby Louisiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Springhill (this city) 4,659 $28,223
Mansfield 4,653 $33,726
Monticello 4,677 $62,106
Berwick 4,680 $57,708
Census ACS 5-year FIPS LA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Springhill, LA?

What is the population of Springhill, LA? +

The population of Springhill, LA stands at 4,659 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Springhill, LA? +

Springhill households earn a median of $28,223 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Springhill? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Springhill; the closest available measure is the Louisiana state average, a cost of living index of 88.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Louisiana vary by metro area.

Is Springhill, LA safe? +

Springhill has a total crime rate of 1288.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Springhill, LA? +

Springhill's median home value sits at $102,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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