Louisiana · Metropolitan Area
Catahoula is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 412. Residents earn $41,750 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Catahoula receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Catahoula offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Catahoula is $41,750, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Catahoula is $135,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.
Catahoula enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 78.0% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.0% |
| 64% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,750 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,073 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,804 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,127 |
| County GDP | $1,973M |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 71 |
| Retail | 151 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,513 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 43.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $135,700 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Studio | $601 |
| 1 Bedroom | $647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $834 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,139 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,249 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,513 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 33.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,427/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 66.8 inches |
| 76% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2120°N, 91.7196°W |
| County FIPS | 22099 |
Winner: Republican by 40.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.59 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 71 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Retail Stores | 151 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 43.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |