The Town FilesBelle Rose, Louisiana
Community in Assumption Parish · population 1,698 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,000
- Household income
- $60,976
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 45.9
Belle Rose is a community of 1,698 people in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $123,000, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 95% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 94% of Louisiana towns.
How Belle Rose ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Belle Rose is worth $123,000, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $60,976, which is more affordable than 89% of Louisiana towns. 95.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belle Rose | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $60,976 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 95.4% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Belle Rose
| People | Belle Rose | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Belle Rose
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 41.7°F. About 63.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belle Rose since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 23, 2016 about 2.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 89 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 7, 2003.
Severe weather in Assumption Parish since 1996
Assumption Parish has been included in 49 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Assumption Parish
Assumption Parish had 3,944 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,400 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Belle Rose itself the ACS puts it at 9.6%.
Public schools in Belle Rose
2 public schools with 265 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Rose Primary School | PK-4 | 168 | 9.3 |
| Belle Rose Middle School | 5-8 | 97 | 12.1 |
Towns near Belle Rose
- Paincourtville, LA3.7 mi · 857 people · home $86,900
- Donaldsonville, LA5.0 mi · 6,695 people · home $185,900
- Napoleonville, LA7.3 mi · 540 people · home —
- Lemannville, LA8.3 mi · 695 people · home $75,300
- Welcome, LA9.9 mi · 672 people · home —
- Union, LA10.1 mi · 735 people · home —
- White Castle, LA10.2 mi · 1,722 people · home $87,700
- Pierre Part, LA11.0 mi · 3,024 people · home $176,000
Belle Rose questions
Is Belle Rose, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belle Rose scores better for retirees than 65% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 95%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in Belle Rose?
The median owner-occupied home in Belle Rose is valued at $123,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,976, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Belle Rose?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 41.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Belle Rose get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belle Rose since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 23, 2016. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)