Bernice is a town in Union Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bernice had a population of 1,356. It is part of the Monroe Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71222

Area code318

Living in Bernice

Housing in Bernice

$110K▼ 2.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bernice home is worth about $110,000, down 2.8% in a year, 49% below the Louisiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Bernice

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Bernice's police department reported none of them, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Bernice 0.8

Louisiana 6.4

U.S. 4

Property crime per 1,000

Bernice 1.5

Louisiana 28.2

U.S. 20

FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Bernice

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Most working residents leave Bernice for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Farmerville (11%), Ruston (9%) and Monroe (8%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Farmerville

11%

Ruston

Monroe

El Dorado, AR

5%Work in townlive and work in Bernice 27 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 178Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bernice →

Health in Bernice

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 58% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Louisiana

2better than LA·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 5▼ 6 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.9%Fewer binge drinkersLA 16.9% · better 6.7%Fewer adults who have had cancerLA 7.5% · better 18.8%More adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · worse

Care nearby

Reeves Memorial Medical CenterBernice · 0.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Mercy DentalRuston · 21.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bernice · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bernice →

Natural hazards in Bernice

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Bernice flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Bernice

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bernice →

Climate in Bernice

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Bernice has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 36°Winter

76° / 52°Spring

92° / 70°Summer

77° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Bernice get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 16, with the last in spring around Mar 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bernice →