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Dry Prong, LA
Village in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
Population
369
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
266
ZIP codes
0
Dry Prong and its ZIP codes
Dry Prong at a glance
- Dry Prong is about 2.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Dry Prong, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant Parish. PPP loans are for Dry Prong.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,160
3,411 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $6,062 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dry Prong, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 39°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dry Prong, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Dry Prong
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PollockTown | 7.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Rock HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| ColfaxTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| CreolaVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BallTown | 14 mi | 8 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| BoyceTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| PinevilleCity | 18 mi | 12.6 |
| Jordan HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| AtlantaVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| AlexandriaCity | 20 mi | 28.5 |
| TullosTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| MontgomeryTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| TroutCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Good PineCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dry Prong, LA in?
- Dry Prong is in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Dry Prong, LA?
- About 369 people live in Dry Prong, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dry Prong?
- Nearby places include Pollock (7.2 mi), Prospect (9.3 mi), Rock Hill (10 mi), Colfax (11 mi), Creola (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023