VarnadoLA
A town of 425. A regional job hub with 171 jobs.
What makes Varnado stand out
The 2 things Varnado does most differently from other towns.
Varnado has shrunk 77.4% since 2010
1,461 people in 2010; 425 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Varnado’s report card
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Varnado
Most working residents leave Varnado for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Bogalusa (17%), Franklinton (11%) and New Orleans (9%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
Where working residents work
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.
Varnado’s public schools outperform 73% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Varnado’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnado High School | 6–12 | 256 | C− |
Mild winters, hot summers
Varnado has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Varnado is
Varnado beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Varnado | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 8.5% |
| More smokers | 23.6% | 17.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.1% | 18.1% |
425 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Varnado
Village in Louisiana, United States
Varnado is a village in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Varnado had a population of 330. It is part of the Bogalusa Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Population
- 330
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 128 ft
- ZIP code
- 70467
- Area code
- 985