LAMap-doton-Florien, 2004
Florien’s story
129 years in pictures
Census counts: 496 in 1960, a peak of 964 in 1980, 553 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1942 on.
- 1897Florien is settled
FlorienLA
A town of 538, settled in 1897.
Population
538
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Median home value
$121K
Census ACS
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
30.5
years
Jobs based here
53
A commuter town
Is Florien a good place to live?
Florien’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, above both Louisiana’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 7 of the 160 Louisiana towns we compare have a lower median rent than Florien. Florien has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
538 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 Florien: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Florien, and how to reach them.
PowerSWEPCO13.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Florien Water System7 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Florien’s 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 hereSabine Parish Registrar of VotersSabine Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP code7142971429 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 Florien.
Work & commute
Florien has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Florien for work: only 2% work in town. 32% of Florien residents live below the poverty line, against 20% in Louisiana’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Florien fell to 53 in 2023, 367 fewer than in 2013.
2%work in town
| Florien | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 32% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $46,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Florien2%
Many19%
Natchitoches7%
Leesville7%
Shreveport6%
25 mi
median commute distance
53
jobs based in Florien
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Florien’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Sabine Parish school district. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Florien High School, with 399 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florien High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 399 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Florien faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities. Since 2006, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Florien.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 2006
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Florien has mild winters and hot summers
Florien has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Florien’s July high is 93°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring54–77°
Summer70–92°
Fall55–79°
Nov 27
typical first frost
Mar 3
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Florien is
Florien beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 47% of Florien adults have high blood pressure.
| Florien | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 44% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 43% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Florien | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 7.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.9% | 7.5% |
Sabine Medical Center
7.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Florien
17pages on Florien
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Florien; the nearest are
Northwestern State University of LouisianaUniversity or college · Public · Natchitoches29.4 mi$8,864 in-state tuitionCentral Louisiana Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Alexandria60.6 mi$4,099 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Florien residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Louisiana.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Florien for work
Where Florien’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
53jobs based in Florien
2%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Florien
Village in Louisiana, United States
Florien is a village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Florien had a population of 553. The village is home to the annual Sabine Free State Festival, celebrating the village's history as part of the Sabine Neutral Strip.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 272 ft
- ZIP code
- 71429
- Area code
- 318
Questions about Florien
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Florien, LA a good place to live?
Florien has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.