Sun, Louisiana
Quick Statistics
Sun is a community in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, home to about 381 people spread across 4.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,250 a year, and a typical home is worth about $160,700. About 19.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 19 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Louisiana towns GeoStat tracks, Sun ranks number 385 of 488 in population, number 196 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sun typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bogalusa, LA | 9.0 mi. | 10,468 |
| 2. | Abita Springs, LA | 14.0 mi. | 2,699 |
| 3. | Picayune, MS | 16.6 mi. | 11,900 |
| 4. | Covington, LA | 16.9 mi. | 11,658 |
| 5. | Hide-A-Way Lake, MS | 17.0 mi. | 2,569 |
| 6. | Nicholson, MS | 17.0 mi. | 3,146 |
| 7. | Folsom, LA | 17.0 mi. | 709 |
| 8. | Varnado, LA | 17.4 mi. | 425 |
What is the population of Sun, Louisiana?
Sun has a population of about 381 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sun, Louisiana in?
Sun is located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median home value in Sun, Louisiana?
The median home value in Sun is about $160,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sun, Louisiana?
The median personal income in Sun is about $34,250 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sun, Louisiana?
Since 1950, 63 tornadoes have been recorded in St. Tammany Parish. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sun, Louisiana?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 41 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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