Natchitoches County , Louisiana

Population: 37,047 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $46,798 Home $163,000 Rent $767/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 37,047 residents, Natchitoches County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Louisiana and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Natchitoches County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$46,798
Median Income
household
$163,000
Home Value
median
$767/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $46,798
Per Capita Income $26,602
Poverty Rate 24.1%
Median Home Value $163,000
Median Gross Rent $767/mo
Owner Occupied 62.3%
Renter Occupied 37.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 37,047
Median Age 33.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 25.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

42.4%
Obesity
14.8%
Diabetes
17.7%
Smoking
43.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.4%
No Physical Activity
27.9%
Depression
39.0%
Insufficient Sleep
81.6%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 56.4  ·  56th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
64.22
🌀 Hurricane
75.01
🔥 Wildfire
51.37
❄️ Winter Storm
49.08
🌍 Earthquake
57.06
☀️ Drought
59.64

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