At a Glance
Median Income
$32,500
$22,072 per capita
Home Value
$105,000
Zillow: $112,839
Median Rent
$857/mo
44.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
57.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
41.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
27.1% smoking rate
How Montegut Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montegut's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montegut a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montegut residents earn a median household income of $32,500 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,072. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,205 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montegut is $105,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,839. Median rent is $857/month, with 44.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
6.0% of adults in Montegut hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
57.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montegut has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,264
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$22,072
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty41.9%
County GDP$6,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,291
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,000
Rent$857
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$112,839
Housing Units513
Rent Burden44.5%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death10,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain68.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation-1 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+57.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Montegut was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
35.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.