Start with the map pack
Google Business Profile management, a steady review routine and service pages that match how Opelousas people search.
Google, Maps and AI search in Opelousas
Opelousas SEO Company
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Opelousas, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across Opelousas and nearby places such as Lawtell and Washington.
Places near Opelousas:LawtellWashington
Local people15,495
Dentist searches720
Employers1,559
Law firms43
14/20
of the top 20 plumbers on Opelousas's Google map show no website.
Opelousas in numbers
Opelousas city is home to about 15,500 people
The median household income is $32,964, and 52.8% of homes are owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024).
15,495people
6,278households
52.8%of homes are owner-occupied
$32,964median household income
Opelousas's business base
There are 1,559 employer businesses in St. Landry Parish
Of these, 73.1% employ fewer than ten people (County Business Patterns 2023).
1,559employer businesses
73.1%have fewer than 10 employees
73%of US employer businesses have fewer than 10 employees
How big they are
Share of businesses by sector
Firms by trade
43Law firms
31Plumbing and HVAC contractors
21Dental practices
17CPA firms
16Electrical contractors
15Residential remodelers
14Landscaping companies
8Auto repair shops
Self-employment in Opelousas
5.2% of Opelousas's workers are self-employed
Across St. Landry Parish, 7,026 businesses have no employees (Nonemployer Statistics 2024).
5.2%of workers are self-employed
7,026businesses with no employees
What Opelousas customers search for
Of the service phrases with a Google Ads figure, "dentist opelousas" is searched most
"dentist opelousas" averages 720 searches a month in Louisiana; "locksmith opelousas" 140 and "plumber opelousas" 90. Every other service phrase with a Google Ads figure is at or below Google Ads' lowest reported band.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist opelousas" | 720 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "locksmith opelousas" | 140 | Busiest month: Dec | – | – | – |
| "plumber opelousas" | 90 | Busiest month: Nov | 7 | 14 of 20 | Lower |
| "electrician opelousas" | 10 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
720searches a month for "dentist opelousas": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Oct
Advertisers bid about £7.89 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $10.51 a click.
Who shows up on Opelousas's map
14 of the top 20 plumbers on Opelousas's map show no website
At least half of the top 20 have 7 reviews or more, and their average rating is 3.97. On the same map, 5 of the top 20 HVAC businesses and 4 of the top 7 roofers show no website.
The top listings on Google Maps, by trade
Plumber
14 of the top 20 show no website
7 median Google reviews
3.97 average rating
HVAC
5 of the top 20 show no website
60 median Google reviews
4.69 average rating
Roofer
4 of the top 7 show no website
11 median Google reviews
4.82 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
OpelousasUS median
015304560
Plumber 7
HVAC 60
Roofer 11
| Trade | Opelousas | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 7 | 31 |
| HVAC | 60 | 28.5 |
| Roofer | 11 | 24 |
Check your gap
How far are you from the middle of Opelousas's map?
7
reviews behind the Opelousas median for plumbers on the map (7).
Reviews are only one of the signals Google Maps uses.
Build past the top listings
Fast, well-structured service pages and structured data are often the quickest gains.
Cover every place you serve
Pages for Lawtell and Washington and the other places around Opelousas, before competitors notice.
Opelousas's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
- 1
AI answers
Structured data and AI search optimisation, so ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews can cite you.
- 2
The map pack
Google Business Profile management, regular posts, local citations and a steady flow of reviews.
- 3
The organic results
Service and area pages, technical fixes and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Opelousas, Louisiana?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 14 of the top 20 plumbers on Opelousas's Google map show no website. Websites for Opelousas businesses
How businesses start and close near Opelousas
St. Landry Parish saw new establishments open at a rate of 6.434% in 2023
6.993% closed, against 5.834% opening and 6.92% closing in 2018.
6.434%new establishment rate
6.993%closure rate
5.834%new establishment rate in 2018
6.92%closure rate in 2018
Across the US
US figures for context
Read Opelousas's figures against these two from the US.
Reviews
97%
97% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses; 41% always do
Websites
17%
17% of US small businesses still don't have a website
What this means for an Opelousas service business
Among the service phrases that have a Google Ads figure, "dentist opelousas" comes first, at 720 searches a month in Louisiana, with "locksmith opelousas" second at 140 a month. Around Opelousas, 14 of the top 20 Google Maps results for "plumber" show no website; if your own listing has no website link, it is worth adding one. On reviews, at least half of those 20 listings have 7 reviews or more.
Plans for Opelousas businesses
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
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Opelousas: common questions
Common questions from Opelousas businesses
Do you work with businesses in Opelousas?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the US and UK, including Opelousas.
How many people search for a dentist in Opelousas?
"dentist opelousas" averaged 720 searches a month in Louisiana in the 12 months to September 2026.
Which month has the most searches for a dentist in Opelousas?
Searches for "dentist opelousas" in Louisiana peaked in October 2025 and March 2026 at 880, against an average of 720 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Opelousas?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist opelousas" averages 720 searches a month in Louisiana, and 14 of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Opelousas show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
How big is Opelousas?
About 15,500 people live in Opelousas city (2020–2024).
What does Google Maps competition look like for plumbers in Opelousas?
Of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Opelousas, 14 show no website, and half or more of them have at least 7 reviews.
How common is self-employment in Opelousas?
5.2% of workers in Opelousas city are self-employed (ACS 2020–2024).
How many businesses are there in Opelousas?
St. Landry Parish has 1,559 employer businesses (2023) and 7,026 businesses with no employees (2024).
Nearby areas we cover
Opelousas and its neighbours
Within 7 miles
- Lawtell6.1 mi
- Washington6.4 mi
Nearby location pages
Louisiana
All towns we cover in Louisiana
Read next: Plumber SEO – Ranking for Emergency Keywords and Local Searches
Straight-line distances
First steps for a Opelousas business
- Own the map around Opelousas
Service areas set to the places you cover, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Opelousas's median on Google Maps.
- One page per place
Lawtell and Washington: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Show up in AI answers
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Opelousas customers ask.
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