At a Glance
Median Income
$49,769
$31,323 per capita
Home Value
$190,300
Zillow: $174,348
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
18.4% smoking rate
How Lutcher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lutcher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lutcher a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lutcher residents earn a median household income of $49,769 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,323. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lutcher is $190,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,348. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
16.0% of adults in Lutcher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lutcher has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population3,051
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,769
Per Capita$31,323
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$3,330M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,300
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$174,348
Housing Units1,326
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,082/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain64.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lutcher was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.