The Town FilesCampti, Louisiana
Town in Natchitoches Parish · population 887 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,300
- Household income
- $19,351
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 32.8
Campti is a town of 887 people in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $78,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks quieter than 83% of Louisiana towns, better transit than 81% of Louisiana towns.
How Campti 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 Campti is worth $78,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $19,351, which is more affordable than 18% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $518 a month. 35.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Campti | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $518 | $887 |
| Median household income | $19,351 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 35.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Campti
| People | Campti | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 41.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.9% | 84.6% |
Weather in Campti
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.7°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campti since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 23, 2000 about 1.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 1, 1983.
Severe weather in Natchitoches Parish since 1996
Natchitoches Parish has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Natchitoches Parish
Natchitoches Parish had 14,311 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,001 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Campti itself the ACS puts it at 14.2%.
Public schools in Campti
2 public schools with 596 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Jr./Sr. High School | 7-12 | 301 | 10.4 |
| Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High School | PK-6 | 295 | 11.3 |
Towns near Campti
- Natchitoches, LA11.3 mi · 18,039 people · home $193,200
- Vienna Bend, LA11.9 mi · 1,314 people · home $123,500
- Martin, LA15.2 mi · 524 people · home $179,200
- Coushatta, LA15.8 mi · 1,752 people · home $96,100
- Provencal, LA17.5 mi · 528 people · home $116,200
- Montgomery, LA20.9 mi · 622 people · home $78,100
- Pleasant Hill, LA24.2 mi · 617 people · home $43,000
- Winnfield, LA27.9 mi · 4,153 people · home $80,500
Campti questions
Is Campti, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Campti scores better for retirees than 69% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 83%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.8).
How much does a house cost in Campti?
The median owner-occupied home in Campti is valued at $78,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $19,351, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $518 a month.
What is the weather like in Campti?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Campti get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campti since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 23, 2000. 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)