McNeely Hotel · National Register of Historic Places
Many’s story
183 years in pictures
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1843Many is settled
ManyLA
A town of 2,166, settled in 1843. Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,166
−9.9% since 2010
Median home value
$117K
Census ACS
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
38.4
years
Jobs based here
2,964
A job hub
What makes Many stand out
The 3 things Many does most differently from other towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,696 people come to Many for work
Where Many’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,964jobs based in Many
32%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Many’s report card
Now in Many
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Live in Many? Is a D− for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Many’s Town Square.
TT Weaver · 5d · Town talk
Many's Rich History
I was reading that Many was established back in 1843, which got me wondering about how our town actually got its name - does anyone know the story…
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Weather
Forecast →93°
Clear
H 0° · L 67°
Local news
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- Lamine Yamal reveals how many La Liga titles he wants to win with BarcelonaYahoo Sports · Sep 23
- ‘It’s a cat on a leash!’ Why so many L.A. residents walk their feline friendsThe Spokesman-Review · Sep 12
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Many. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Many beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Louisiana
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Many | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.7% | 18.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 32.7% | 22.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 17.9% | 12.4% |
Sabine Medical Center
0.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
20th
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Many
About one in 3 of Many’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Natchitoches (7%), Shreveport (5%) and Alexandria (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
32%work in town
Where working residents work
In Many32%
Natchitoches7%
Shreveport5%
Alexandria3%
Zwolle2%
27 mi
median commute distance
2,964
jobs based in Many
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Many’s public schools outperform 30% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Many’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many High School | 9–12 | 320 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
paid flood claims since 2006
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Many 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.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring54–77°
Summer71–92°
Fall54–79°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 20
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Famous people from Many
4 notable people were born in Many.
About Many
Town in Louisiana, United States
Many () is a town in and the parish seat of Sabine Parish in western Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Many had a population of 2,571.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1843
- Population
- 2,571
- Area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 276 ft
- ZIP code
- 71449
- Area code
- 318
More about Many
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