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Sarepta, LA
Town in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
Population
724
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
443
ZIP codes
0
Sarepta and its ZIP codes
Sarepta at a glance
- Sarepta is about 4.2 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,136, 8% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,200 (62% below Louisiana) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Sarepta, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sarepta, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,136
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$83,200
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (206), German Americans (45), French Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster Parish. PPP loans are for Sarepta.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,475
11,314 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,370
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$292M
FY 2026, $7,908 per person
How people get to work
Sarepta, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.6%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sarepta, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
663
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sarepta, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Sarepta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CullenTown | 5.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Cotton ValleyTown | 5.9 mi | 2.6 |
| SpringhillCity | 6.8 mi | 6.2 |
| ShongalooVillage | 9.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Taylor, ARCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Plain DealingTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Bradley, ARCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| HaynesvilleTown | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| Emerson, ARTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| MindenCity | 21 mi | 15 |
| Dixie InnVillage | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| BentonTown | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| GilliamVillage | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| HomerTown | 24 mi | 4.7 |
| Red ChuteCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 9.2 |
| EastwoodCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sarepta, LA in?
- Sarepta is in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Sarepta, LA?
- About 724 people live in Sarepta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sarepta?
- Nearby places include Cullen (5.1 mi), Cotton Valley (5.9 mi), Springhill (6.8 mi), Shongaloo (9.3 mi), Taylor, AR (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023