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Prospect, LA
Census-designated place in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
Population
378
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
256
ZIP codes
0
Prospect and its ZIP codes
Prospect at a glance
- Prospect is about 2.4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Prospect, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant Parish. PPP loans are for Prospect.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 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
Prospect, 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
93° / 39°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prospect, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Prospect
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CreolaVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.4 |
| PollockTown | 4.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Rock HillCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.9 |
| BallTown | 5.8 mi | 8 |
| Dry ProngVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.4 |
| PinevilleCity | 9.4 mi | 12.6 |
| AlexandriaCity | 11 mi | 28.5 |
| BoyceTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ColfaxTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| WoodworthTown | 20 mi | 8.9 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| DevilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 13.1 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| TroutCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3 |
| Good PineCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prospect, LA in?
- Prospect is in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Prospect, LA?
- About 378 people live in Prospect, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prospect?
- Nearby places include Creola (1.8 mi), Pollock (4.4 mi), Rock Hill (4.4 mi), Ball (5.8 mi), Dry Prong (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023