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Parks, LA
Village in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
Population
963
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,140
ZIP codes
0
Parks and its ZIP codes
Parks at a glance
- Parks is about 11 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,458, 42% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (30% below Louisiana).
Local data for Parks, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parks, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,458
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$152,600
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (176), Irish Americans (29), German Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Martin Parish. PPP loans are for Parks.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,064
12,315 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$322M
FY 2026, $6,222 per person
How people get to work
Parks, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parks, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
216
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,157
9.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 43°F
66.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parks, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Parks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Breaux BridgeCity | 6.1 mi | 7.7 |
| St. MartinvilleCity | 6.2 mi | 3.2 |
| HendersonTown | 7 mi | 3 |
| CatahoulaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.1 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.1 |
| BroussardCity | 9.2 mi | 18.2 |
| CadeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 6.7 |
| LoreauvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LafayetteCity | 13 mi | 56.2 |
| YoungsvilleCity | 13 mi | 12.5 |
| ArnaudvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| New IberiaCity | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| CarencroCity | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| ScottCity | 16 mi | 11.7 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| OssunCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parks, LA in?
- Parks is in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Parks, LA?
- About 963 people live in Parks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parks?
- Nearby places include Breaux Bridge (6.1 mi), St. Martinville (6.2 mi), Henderson (7 mi), Catahoula (7.1 mi), Cecilia (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023