At a Glance
Median Income
$41,750
$29,073 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
Zillow: $126,237
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
20.5% smoking rate
How Catahoula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Catahoula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Catahoula a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Catahoula residents earn a median household income of $41,750 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,073. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,127 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Catahoula is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,237. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
19.3% of adults in Catahoula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Catahoula has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
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 38.
Data Overview
People
Population412
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,750
Per Capita$29,073
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,973M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$126,237
Housing Units394
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain66.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation12 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute43 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Catahoula was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.