Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Broussard grades B overall, 21st of 161 graded towns in Louisiana, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its public schools beat 84% of Louisiana towns on state tests and graduation. On the other side, FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 86% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. On health, just 9 of Louisiana’s 254 towns do better. Broussard has 10 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Alesia and Billeaud House. On incomes, just 22 of Louisiana’s 250 towns do better.
Where Broussard beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Katharine Drexel Elementary School | PK–5 | 583 |
| Martial Billeaud Elementary School | PK–5 | 572 |
| St. Cecilia School | PK–8 | 470 |
8,197 counted in 2010 and 13,417 in 2020; an estimated 15,799 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 17.5% since 2020, after 63.7% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Louisiana), ordered by how far Broussard is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Census counts: 290 in 1900, 13,417 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1903 and 5 maps from 1939 on.
10 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Broussard, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Broussard.
Broussard draws workers from Lafayette and beyond, has a longer frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns and looks healthier within Louisiana than nationally.
12,686 jobs are based in Broussard, 2.1 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
Broussard’s median household income is $116,000, above both the Louisiana town median ($56,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). 13% of residents live below the poverty line in Broussard. Since 2013, Broussard has lost 2,143 jobs, to 12,686 in 2023.
| Broussard | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 5% | 5.6% | 11% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Lafayette Parish school district. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Drexel Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 583 | A− |
| Martial Billeaud Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 572 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduation
151 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 18 properties have flooded more than once.
Since 1978, 151 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Broussard.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical Broussard home is worth about $280,000, up 2.6% in a year, 31% above the Louisiana typical home. 83% of Broussard households own their home, above both Louisiana’s towns (68%) and U.S. towns (73%).
| Broussard | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,010 a month | $989 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Broussard’s property crime rate is 18.2 per 1,000 residents. Within Louisiana, it does better than 80% of towns. Broussard’s violent crime rate is 2 per 1,000 residents.
| Broussard | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 18.2 per 1,000 residents | 24.2 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2 per 1,000 residents | 4.4 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
The St Martinville 3 Sw weather station, 6 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 280 days, longer than in 95% of U.S. towns. January nights average 42.5°, milder than in 96% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.4°.
Broussard has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Broussard is 43°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
| Broussard | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 43°F | 42°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 92°F | 85°F |
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The median household earns $116,179, against $60,756 across Louisiana, one input to its B+ for jobs and income.
People 65 and older are 10% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 28% of residents (24% statewide). 36% of Broussard adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Broussard has grown 17% since 2020, to 15,799 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Broussard | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 9.7% | 17% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 28% | 24% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 20% | 29% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | 37.9 years | 40.5 years |
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.2 points. Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Broussard | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.8% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.6% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.3% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.4% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.7% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.3% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.9% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.5% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.1% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.6% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.5% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Within Louisiana it is healthier than 94% of the 161 graded towns: much of Louisiana scores lower on these measures. Against the 6,275 U.S. towns with household incomes like Broussard’s, it is less healthy than 71%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Only 4 of the 161 Louisiana towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have obesity than Broussard. Broussard beats the Louisiana average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. Only 5 of the 161 Louisiana towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have high blood pressure than Broussard.
| Broussard | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 34% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 12% |
| What stands out | Broussard | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3% | 4.3% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.8% | 15.2% |
| More binge drinkers | 20.5% | 16.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2.5 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Cypress Island Reserve, at 249 acres.
| Broussard | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.7% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park | 1.1 mi | 93 |
| 2. Cypress Island Reserve | — | 249 |
| 3. Arceneaux Park | — | 30 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Broussard. Close and well known come first.
8 mi Stadium & arenaCajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium
16 mi GardenJungle Gardens
8 mi MuseumLongfellow-Evangeline State Historic SiteCajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium: Jcarriere, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jungle Gardens: Skb8721, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site: Mike (msm62166), CC BY 2.0
4 within 15 miles of the center of Broussard
About 8 of every 100 Broussard residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
Where Broussard’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Louisiana, United States
Broussard is a city in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 8,197 at the 2010 U.S. census, and 13,417 at the 2020 United States census. Broussard is part of the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area.
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3 towns share a border with Broussard.
| Town | LA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broussard | #21 | B | C+ | C | A− | B |
| Lafayette | #114 | C− | C | D− | A− | C+ |
| Youngsville | #7 | B+ | C | — | A− | B+ |
| Cade | — | — | B | — | B | C |
Cade has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Youngsville and Cade report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Broussard with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
By most measures, yes. Broussard grades B overall, better than 57% of U.S. towns and #21 of 161 in Louisiana. It grades B for health, C for safety and A− for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D.
Within Louisiana, it does better than 80% of towns.
That is 4.6 years of the area's median household income ($60,892 across the Lafayette, LA metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
2 notable people were born here, including Illinois Jacquet and Yvette Girouard.
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