The Town FilesCenter Point, Louisiana
Community in Avoyelles Parish · population 520 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $184,200
- Household income
- $14,655
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 51.3
Center Point is a community of 520 people in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $184,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 86% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 82% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 74% of Louisiana towns.
How Center Point 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 Center Point is worth $184,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 12.6 times the median household income of $14,655, which is more affordable than 0% of Louisiana towns. 94.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Center Point | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $14,655 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 12.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 94.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Center Point
| People | Center Point | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 37.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 80.3% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | — min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Center Point
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 36.8°F. About 57.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 102 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Center Point since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 22, 2020 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 22, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 20, 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 Center Point itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Center Point
1 public school with 582 students, about 20.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafargue Elementary School | PK-6 | 582 | 20.1 |
Towns near Center Point
- Deville, LA7.6 mi · 1,761 people · home $124,600
- Fifth Ward, LA9.6 mi · 921 people · home —
- Marksville, LA12.3 mi · 5,065 people · home $151,900
- Pineville, LA13.3 mi · 14,384 people · home $201,500
- Hessmer, LA14.7 mi · 772 people · home $171,300
- Alexandria, LA15.6 mi · 45,275 people · home $183,700
- Mansura, LA15.8 mi · 1,320 people · home $117,300
- Lecompte, LA16.0 mi · 845 people · home $59,900
Center Point questions
Is Center Point, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Center Point scores better for retirees than 74% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 68%. 33.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.3).
How much does a house cost in Center Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Center Point is valued at $184,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $14,655, so homes cost about 12.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Center Point?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 36.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Center Point get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Center Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 22, 2020. 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)