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
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
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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