At a Glance
Median Income
$49,274
$26,254 per capita
Home Value
$24,300
Zillow: $128,078
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
21.1% smoking rate
How Lawtell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawtell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawtell 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
Lawtell residents earn a median household income of $49,274 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,254. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawtell is $24,300 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,078. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
10.6% of adults in Lawtell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawtell has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,044
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,274
Per Capita$26,254
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A+
Home Value$24,300
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$128,078
Housing Units532
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,359/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain64.8 in/yr
Elevation61 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband48.5%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawtell was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.