Pine Prairie, Louisiana
Village · Population 1,559 · #130 in Louisiana
About Pine Prairie
Pine Prairie is a small town in central Louisiana with an estimated population of 1,559.
Officially, Pine Prairie is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 968 residents per square mile.
📰 Pine Prairie News Today
- Pine Prairie Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Pine Prairie Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 28
- Williams Picks Up Approval for Pine Prairie Natural Gas Storage Expansion Natural Gas Intelligence · Jun 8
- Conditions at Louisiana ICE lockup worsen as detainees increase, immigrant rights advocates say Louisiana Illuminator · Nov 13
- End Louisiana Immigration Detention Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center · Feb 5
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What Makes Pine Prairie Unique
- The only place in America named Pine Prairie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Pine Prairie
- Pine Prairie High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,559
Rank in state#130 of 304
Land area1.61 sq mi
Density968/sq mi
Coordinates30.7820, -92.4220