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Homer, LA
Town in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
Population
2,654
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
570
ZIP codes
0
Homer and its ZIP codes
Homer at a glance
- Homer is about 5.3 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $23,160 a year, 62% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,700 (63% below Louisiana) and median rent is $729 a month.
Local data for Homer, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Homer, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,160
Poverty rate
45.3%
Median home value
$80,700
Median rent
$729/mo
Homeownership
47.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (37), Scottish Americans (32), Laotian Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Claiborne Parish. PPP loans are for Homer.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,054
2,873 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,386
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.8M
FY 2026, $6,337 per person
How people get to work
Homer, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Homer, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Homer, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.7%
U.S. 33.3% +20.4 pts
Diabetes
26.6%
U.S. 12.1% +14.5 pts
Smoking
29.6%
U.S. 12.8% +16.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Homer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AthensVillage | 9.8 mi | 3.5 |
| LisbonVillage | 12 mi | 13.1 |
| HaynesvilleTown | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| ShongalooVillage | 17 mi | 7.9 |
| GibslandTown | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| MindenCity | 18 mi | 15 |
| ArcadiaTown | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| Mount LebanonTown | 20 mi | 4 |
| DubberlyVillage | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| Dixie InnVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Cotton ValleyTown | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Emerson, ARTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| SibleyTown | 22 mi | 3.9 |
| BerniceTown | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| SareptaTown | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| DubachTown | 24 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Homer, LA in?
- Homer is in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Homer, LA?
- About 2,654 people live in Homer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Homer?
- Nearby places include Athens (9.8 mi), Lisbon (12 mi), Haynesville (13 mi), Shongaloo (17 mi), Gibsland (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023