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Denham Springs, LA

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 44
Population9,362
Foreign Born8.7%
Population Density1,278people per mi²
Median Age44.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

76/100

24% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Denham Springs, Louisiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$29k
Comfortable $37k$54k
Luxury $90k+$139k+
Elite (Top 5%) $106k+$164k+
Affordability Ratio

144%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
38
Positive
40
Poor
8
Negative
0

Groceries

10 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

10mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

394.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Denham Springs, LA

1.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf0Nearest 10.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 12 mi
Marina0Nearest 18 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 68.6 mi
Gun Range9Nearest 4.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$77k-9.6%
3% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$324k
51% below US avg
College Educated
22.7%
35% below US avg
WFH
6.9%
52% below US avg
Homeownership
72.5%
11% above US avg
Median Home
$189k
33% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
17.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−40.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−41.3%
Homicide
0.06 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.21 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.00 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−38.9%
Burglary
2.33 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.53 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.27 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Denham Springs, Louisiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.1% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (280% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season286 days354 frost-free
Annual Rainfall71.5"
Elevation52 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Good269 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,278/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Hurricane, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 502 mi · coast 64 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$165.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew Orleans384k people are 65 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital14 miBaton Rouge, LA
Nearest Prison13 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T01:25:21.000Z

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