The Town FilesBunkie, Louisiana
City in Avoyelles Parish · population 3,346 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $93,300
- Household income
- $22,267
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 40.4
Bunkie is a city of 3,346 people in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $93,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 95% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 84% of Louisiana towns.
How Bunkie 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 Bunkie is worth $93,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $22,267, which is more affordable than 14% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $828 a month. 39.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bunkie | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $828 | $887 |
| Median household income | $22,267 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 39.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Bunkie
| People | Bunkie | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 55.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 1.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Bunkie
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 39.2°F. About 61.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bunkie since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 31, 1983 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Avoyelles Parish since 1996
Avoyelles Parish has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish had 9,801 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,336 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Bunkie itself the ACS puts it at 11.6%.
Public schools in Bunkie
4 public schools with 1,545 students, about 19.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Magnet High School | 7-12 | 699 | 20.0 |
| LA School for Ag Science (charter) | 7-12 | 388 | 17.6 |
| Bunkie Elementary School | PK-6 | 361 | 20.1 |
| Central Southwest Alternative High School | K-12 | 97 | 19.4 |
Towns near Bunkie
- Marksville, LA13.9 mi · 5,065 people · home $151,900
- Ville Platte, LA18.9 mi · 6,303 people · home $101,200
- Mamou, LA25.9 mi · 2,936 people · home $86,500
- Alexandria, LA28.8 mi · 45,275 people · home $183,700
- Oakdale, LA29.3 mi · 6,692 people · home $98,700
- Pineville, LA29.9 mi · 14,384 people · home $201,500
Bunkie questions
Is Bunkie, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bunkie scores better for retirees than 95% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 84%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Bunkie?
The median owner-occupied home in Bunkie is valued at $93,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $22,267, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $828 a month.
What is the weather like in Bunkie?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 39.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bunkie get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bunkie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 31, 1983. 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)