2004 · LAMap-doton-Anacoco · Wikimedia Commons
Anacoco’s story
47 years in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1979Anacoco is settled
- 2004LAMap-doton-Anacoco
AnacocoLA
A town of 889, settled in 1979. Public schools that outperform most of Louisiana.
Population
889
−2.1% since 2010
Typical home
$185K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
32.9
years
Jobs based here
44
A commuter town
What makes Anacoco stand out
The thing Anacoco does most differently from other towns.
Small town
889 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Anacoco’s report card
Now in Anacoco
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Live in Anacoco? Is an A for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Anacoco’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →92°
Partly Sunny
H 94° · L 71°
Local news
All →- Varsity Boys And Girls Basketball - Part 2 Anacoco High School - 01/07/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
- Anacoco vs Cedar Creek - Girls Varsity Basketball 02/11/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Anacoco vs Away - Coed Varsity Basketball 11/18/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Anacoco. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Anacoco’s public schools outperform 88% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Anacoco’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacoco Elementary School | PK–6 | 457 | A |
| Anacoco High School | 7–12 | 311 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Anacoco
Most working residents leave Anacoco for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Leesville (26%), Baton Rouge (4%) and Lake Charles (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Anacoco1%
Leesville26%
Baton Rouge4%
Lake Charles3%
Natchitoches2%
17 mi
median commute distance
44
jobs based in Anacoco
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Anacoco has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–62°
Spring55–78°
Summer70–92°
Fall55–79°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 20
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Anacoco home is worth about $185K
The typical Anacoco home is worth about $185,000, up 3.9% in a year, 15% below the Louisiana typical home.
$185KZillow home value
Typical home value
Anacoco$185K
Louisiana$217K
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
How healthy Anacoco is
Anacoco beats the Louisiana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
32 measures vs. Louisiana
3 better26 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Anacoco | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.5% | 18.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 13.9% | 16.8% |
| More smokers | 21.4% | 17.3% |
Byrd Regional Hospital
9.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Anacoco for work
Where Anacoco’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
44jobs based in Anacoco
1%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Anacoco
Village in Louisiana, United States
Anacoco is a village in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Anacoco had a population of 851. It is part of the Fort Johnson South Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1979
- Population
- 851
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 335 ft
- ZIP code
- 71403
- Area code
- 337
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