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Area data

Natchitoches, LA — ZIP 71497

Population: 2,074 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (8 mi)
Nearest airport
Natchitoches Regional Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) (43 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Avg hospital rating
2.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Households with broadband internet
88.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,685
Average weekly wage
$823
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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