Dry Prong, LA Economy

Dry Prong, LA is a charming small town in Central Louisiana. Home to around 800 people, Dry Prong is an ideal place for those looking for rural charm with all the modern conveniences. The cost of living here is quite affordable, with rent for a two-bedroom costing an average of $990 per month. Groceries are also cheaper here than the US average, with a grocery cost index of 91 versus 100 in the US. Local businesses in Dry Prong include Pontchartrain Poultry and Feed Mill, Sonny’s Auto Repair, and George’s Tire Shop. These companies serve Dry Prong residents well and help keep the cost of living affordable.

Dry Prong has an unemployment rate of 4.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dry Prong has seen the job market increase by 0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dry Prong
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dry Prong is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dry Prong is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dry Prong
- The average income of a Dry Prong resident is $24,395 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dry Prong resident is $60,000 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

Economy	Dry Prong, Louisiana	United States
	4.2	6
	-2.2%	-6.2%
	17.4%	33.5%
	8.5%	6.2%
	6.0%	4.6%
	$28,195	$37,638
	$60,000	$69,021
	$80,000	$85,028
Population by Occupation
	0.9%	1.2%
	0.0%	0.5%
	2.3%	6.8%
	6.5%	10.0%
	9.8%	2.5%
	12.6%	11.0%
	0.5%	4.8%
	0.5%	0.8%
	1.4%	1.9%
	5.6%	4.7%
	0.9%	1.9%
	3.7%	7.6%
	0.0%	0.1%
	3.3%	4.2%
	10.3%	9.3%
	9.3%	14.0%
	0.5%	2.1%
	4.7%	7.0%
	16.8%	4.8%
	10.3%	4.7%