UraniaLA
A town of 1,240. Healthier than 97% of U.S. towns.
What makes Urania stand out
The 2 things Urania does most differently from other towns.
Urania has shrunk 46.8% since 2010
1,313 people in 2010; 1,240 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Urania’s report card
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The data
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Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Urania beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Urania | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 29.6% | 18.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.4% | 8.5% |
| More smokers | 23.8% | 17.3% |
Urania’s public schools outperform 85% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Urania’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Junior High School | 6–8 | 144 | B+ |
Mild winters, hot summers
Urania 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.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Urania
Most working residents leave Urania for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Jena (13%), Olla (9%) and Good Pine (3%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
1,240 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Urania
Town in Louisiana, United States
Urania is a town in La Salle Parish, Louisiana United States. As of the 2020 census, Urania had a population of 698. The late state Representative Thomas "Bud" Brady was born in Urania in 1938.
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- Population
- 698
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 92 ft
- ZIP code
- 71480
- Area code
- 318