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Converse

A village of 379 people in Louisiana
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About Converse

Village in Louisiana, United States
379Population
2.2 sq miArea
213 ftElevation

Converse is a village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Converse had a population of 379.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code71419
Area code318
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Housing in Converse

$167K▲ 2.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Converse home is worth about $167,000, up 2.5% in a year, 23% below the Louisiana typical home.

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Most working residents leave Converse for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Many (18%), Shreveport (12%) and Zwolle (4%). Half commute less than 43 miles.

Many
18%
Shreveport
12%
Zwolle
4%
Pineville
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Converse →

Health in Converse

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9worse than LA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Desoto Regional Health SystemMansfield · 17.7 mi · ER
Casse/Community Health InstituteMansfield · 17.9 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 Converse · CMS · HRSAHealth in Converse →

Natural hazards in Converse

57
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Converse

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Converse has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 38°Winter
77° / 54°Spring
92° / 71°Summer
78° / 54°Fall
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C

School Grade C

The public schools Converse’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation.

DistrictSabine ParishSchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Converse Branch108 W Port Arthur Ave · part of Sabine Parish Library
E-books20 hrs a week
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