LAMap-doton-Eros, 2004
Eros’s story
127 years in pictures
Census counts: 898 in 1910, a peak of 1,184 in 1920, 130 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1953 on.
- 1899Eros is settled
ErosLA
A town of 141, settled in 1899.
Population
141
2025 Census estimate · +8.5% since 2020
Typical home
$171K
−0.5% in a year
Household income
$32K
median
Median age
31.5
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Eros a good place to live?
32% of residents live below the poverty line in Eros, against 20% in Louisiana’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. No town among the 162 in Louisiana we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Eros. Eros has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
141 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Eros: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eros, and how to reach them.
PowerClaiborne Electric Coop13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Eros Water System5 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers20% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Eros’ trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJackson Parish Registrar of VotersJackson Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7123871238 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eros.
Climate
Eros has mild winters and hot summers
Eros has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Eros’ July high is 93°F, near the Louisiana town median (92°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring53–76°
Summer70–92°
Fall53–78°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 28
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Eros’ typical home value is about $171K
The typical Eros home is worth about $171,000, down 0.5% in a year, 20% below the Louisiana typical home. 88% of households own their home in Eros.
$171KZillow home value
| Eros | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $755 a month | $990 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Eros$171K
Louisiana$214K
−0.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
A larger share of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Eros than in most of Louisiana or the rest of the country
31% of Eros adults have been diagnosed with depression. Eros beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 44% of Eros adults have obesity.
| Eros | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 19% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 20% | 17% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 27% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Eros | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27.1% | 18.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 8.5% |
| More smokers | 23.5% | 17.3% |
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
14.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Eros, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 12 attractions →Watson Brake and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Eros. Close and well known come first.
16 mi Ancient siteWatson Brake
28 mi MountainDriskill Mountain
23 mi MuseumChennault Aviation and Military Museum
19 mi GardenBiedenharn Museum and Gardens20 mi Zoo & aquariumLouisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
16 mi TheatreDixie Center for the ArtsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Watson Brake: Herb Roe, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Driskill Mountain: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chennault Aviation and Military Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Biedenharn Museum and Gardens: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dixie Center for the Arts: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Eros
17pages on Eros
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Eros; the nearest are
Louisiana Tech UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ruston16.2 mi$10,125 in-state tuitionLouisiana Delta Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Monroe23.9 mi$4,159 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Eros residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
Famous people from Eros
3 notable people were born in Eros.
About Eros
Town in Louisiana, United States
Eros is a town in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 130 at the 2020 Census It is part of the Ruston Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 207 ft
- ZIP code
- 71238
- Area code
- 318
Questions about Eros
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eros, LA a good place to live?
Eros has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Eros, LA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Buzz Busby and Jesse C. Deen.