City safety & data profile

NatchitochesLA

Natchitoches, LA is a 18K-resident city in Natchitoches Parish with a median household income of $37,133.

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Natchitoches, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Natchitoches has a population larger than 39% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $193,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 61%
By size
$37,133
Median income
$193,200
Median home
35.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Natchitoches

Natchitoches posts a median household income higher than 1% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Natchitoches area.

Top 99%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Natchitoches

Where Natchitoches income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$37,133 Bottom 1% higher than 1% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Natchitoches, LA beyond the headline numbers

Natchitoches sits inside Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 31.76°N, -93.09°W. Population 18,365, $37,133 median household income. Median home value $193,200, median rent $802. Poverty rate 35.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Natchitoches's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44%, then obesity at 42.9%. 1 hospital in/around Natchitoches, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Natchitoches from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,365
Natchitoches
Median Income
$37,133
-45% vs avg
Median Home Value
$193,200
-15% vs avg
Median Age
26.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Natchitoches Parish) - Natchitoches's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
37K-7%
Median Income
$46,292+36%
Median Home Value
$171,300+76%
Poverty Rate
25.4%-2%
Unemployment
5.6%-45%

Economics

Economics indicators for Natchitoches, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$802/mo
Poverty Rate
35.9% +153% vs avg
Unemployment 7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.3%
Work From Home 2.9%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 34.9%
African American 56.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44%
Obesity
42.9%
Short Sleep Duration
41.3%
Physical Inactivity
34.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
22.5%
Current Smoking
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.2%
Diabetes
16%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Current Asthma
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.2%
Annual Checkup 81.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
4.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
NATCHITOCHES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Natchitoches, LA? ▼
Natchitoches, LA has a population of 18,365 people, located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Natchitoches? ▼
The median household income in Natchitoches, LA is $37,133 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 35.9%.
What is the median home value in Natchitoches? ▼
The median home value in Natchitoches, LA is $193,200. Median rent is $802/month.
What are the top health concerns in Natchitoches? ▼
The top health indicators in Natchitoches include High Blood Pressure (44%), Obesity (42.9%), Short Sleep Duration (41.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Natchitoches? ▼
Natchitoches has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Natchitoches? ▼
The median age in Natchitoches, LA is 26.5 years. 30.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Natchitoches, LA is located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 18K and a $37,133 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Natchitoches area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Natchitoches's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Natchitoches area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Natchitoches against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Natchitoches Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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