Eunice Louisiana Map
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| City | Eunice |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. Landry Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.494367 |
| Longitude | -92.417632 |
| Population | 9,422 |
| Density | 708.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 70535 |
| Area Code | 985 |
| School District | St. Landry Parish School District |
About Eunice, Louisiana
Eunice is a locality in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,422. The population density is 708.0 people per km². Eunice is located at 30.4944°N, 92.4176°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Eunice is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 70535.Eunice stretches across a flat, expansive horizon where the sky claims more space than the earth itself. It lies 19.5 miles north of Crowley, LA (from Crowley, LA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Mamou. Sunlight here possesses a heavy, amber quality, lingering over the prairie grasses as if reluctant to surrender the day to the cooling evening air. The landscape remains distinctly inland, defined by wide fields and an open, unobstructed vista that feels miles removed from any restless water. Four miles away, the quiet movement of Richards Gully provides a subtle rhythm to the terrain, while the waters of Mitchell Lake sit twelve miles distant, mirroring the vastness of the clouds above. Eunice occupies a place where the land is steady, silent, and deeply rooted in the heavy, fertile soil of the region.
Agriculture serves as the primary pulse of the local economy, with the cultivation of rice and sugarcane defining the seasonal cycles of labor and harvest. Eunice emerged from the development of the railroad, which transformed the surrounding prairie into a center for trade and regional commerce. The persistence of these industries reflects a commitment to the earth, where the labor of the field dictates the pace of the calendar. Long stretches of track still segment the landscape, reminding travelers of the iron veins that first connected this place to the wider world. Economic life here remains tied to the cycles of planting and processing, maintaining a steady, grounded existence that prizes resilience over rapid change.
Eunice carries a distinct cultural weight, acting as a vibrant repository for Cajun and Creole traditions that define the spirit of the surrounding parishes. The sounds of zydeco music often drift through the evening air, providing a rhythmic heartbeat that feels as essential as the heat itself. Visitors and locals alike gravitate toward the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve, which offers a protected space to observe the intricate ecology of the inland landscape. The town gained cultural recognition through the influence of figures like the legendary musician Clifton Chenier, whose work helped elevate the local sound to a global audience. Through community events and shared heritage, Eunice maintains a singular identity that honors its past while continuing to evolve with the quiet, persistent energy of its people.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.1 mi, 172° S
- Prairie Acadian Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 0.1 mi, 167° S
- Eunice Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 115° SE
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 239° SW
- Fairground Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 233° SW
- St Edmunds Athletic Field (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 289° W
- Unknown Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 220° SW
- “the Sky’s the Limit” Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 217° SW
- Farm Service Agency Interest Of La (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.6 mi, 316° NW · 9,337 acres
- The Indians (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 359° N
- Lsu Research Station (Recreation Easement) — 17.0 mi, 170° S
- Frog City Festival Pavilion (Monument) — 18.9 mi, 153° SE
- City Ballroom (Monument) — 18.9 mi, 153° SE
- Rayne City Museum (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 153° SE
- Chicot State Park District II (State Park) — 19.6 mi, 023° NE
- Fireman's Museum (Museum) — 20.2 mi, 082° E
- Rice Museum (Museum) — 20.2 mi, 175° S
- Jim Bowie Museum (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 083° E
- I-10 Rest Area (State Recreation Area) — 20.9 mi, 212° SW
- Boho (Gallery) — 21.7 mi, 105° E
- Acadiana Conservation Corridor (State Conservation Area) — 23.6 mi, 036° NE
- Acadian Village (Attraction) — 29.2 mi, 139° SE
- Evangeline Maid Bread Sign (Attraction) — 29.7 mi, 128° SE
- Cité des Arts (Theatre) — 30.2 mi, 128° SE
- First Horizon Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 30.2 mi, 132° SE
- Vermilionville Historic Village (Attraction) — 31.7 mi, 127° SE
- Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.4 mi, 005° N · 35k acres
- Cajun Country Swamp Tours (Attraction) — 35.8 mi, 121° SE
- Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 36.2 mi, 344° N · 607k acres
- Street of Dreams Studios (Gallery) — 44.9 mi, 294° NW
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About This Eunice Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eunice, Louisiana. Coordinates: 30.494367, -92.417632. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Eunice includes the ZIP code (70535), telephone area code (985), county seat of St. Landry Parish, and school district assignment (St. Landry Parish School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
