Gueydan
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Gueydan is a small, welcoming town in southwestern Louisiana, nicknamed the 'Duck Capital of America.' It's known for its rich Cajun culture, hospitality, and the lively annual Gueydan Duck Festival. The town's tranquil pace and scenic bayou landscapes make it a unique stop for travelers seeking authentic southern experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
1,165
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.03°, -92.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,490
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
40
English
100
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-7.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1659 mm
Internet Speed
89 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.