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Crime in Patterson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Patterson. Key points include:
There were 45 total crimes in Patterson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Patterson is 810.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Patterson is 270.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Patterson is 540.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Patterson is -61.74% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Patterson Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Patterson / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 45 | 810.8 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 270.3 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 36.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 234.2 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 30 | 540.5 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 72.1 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 26 | 468.5 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Patterson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Patterson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Patterson is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Patterson is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Patterson is $136,405.
The median income in Patterson is $49,886.
Patterson's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Patterson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Patterson | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 64 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Patterson, LA Weather
The average high in Patterson is 77.4° and the average low is 59.0°.
There are 78.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Patterson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 59.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Patterson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Patterson
The current population in Patterson is 5,744. The population has decreased 3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,744 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 5,801 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 5,868 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 5,928 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 5,844 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 5,953 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 6,012 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 6,067 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,085 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,106 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 6,100 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 6,083 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 6,063 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 5,980 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 5,926 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Patterson
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Patterson is:
47.6% White with 2,735 White residents.
39.9% African American with 2,292 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 40 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 57 Other residents.
8.1% Two Or More with 465 Two Or More residents.
2.6% Hispanic with 147 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Patterson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 39.9% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Patterson
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Patterson is 57.6% female with 3,306 female residents.
Patterson is 42.4% male with 2,438 male residents.
| Gender | Patterson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Patterson for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Patterson completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Patterson completed 9-12th grade.
57.0% of adults in Patterson completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Patterson completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Patterson completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Patterson completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Patterson completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Patterson completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Patterson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Patterson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 57.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Patterson, Louisiana
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5.8% of households in Patterson earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Patterson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.4% of households in Patterson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.2% of households in Patterson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Patterson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Patterson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.3% of households in Patterson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in Patterson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Patterson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Patterson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Patterson | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.2% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.3% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
