The Town FilesChurch Point, Louisiana
Town in Acadia Parish · population 4,179 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,700
- Household income
- $46,087
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 55
- Median age
- 41.4
Church Point is a town of 4,179 people in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $96,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 73% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of Louisiana towns.
How Church 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 Church Point is worth $96,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $46,087, which is more affordable than 87% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $862 a month. 51.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Church Point | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $862 | $887 |
| Median household income | $46,087 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 51.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Church Point
| People | Church Point | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.5% | 84.6% |
Weather in Church Point
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.4°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 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 18 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
55 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Church Point since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 20 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 17, 2020 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 105 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 5, 2024.
Severe weather in Acadia Parish since 1996
Acadia Parish has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| 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 Acadia Parish
Acadia Parish had 14,380 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,093 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Church Point itself the ACS puts it at 9.5%.
Public schools in Church Point
4 public schools with 1,850 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Point Elementary School | PK-5 | 549 | 17.7 |
| Church Point High School | 9-12 | 535 | 16.7 |
| Richard Elementary School | PK-8 | 502 | 17.9 |
| Church Point Middle School | 6-8 | 264 | 14.7 |
Towns near Church Point
- Sunset, LA9.1 mi · 2,909 people · home $206,100
- Opelousas, LA11.5 mi · 15,786 people · home $105,100
- Rayne, LA11.7 mi · 7,236 people · home $156,500
- Carencro, LA12.2 mi · 9,272 people · home $214,800
- Scott, LA13.4 mi · 8,119 people · home $170,300
- Eunice, LA13.6 mi · 9,422 people · home $122,000
- Crowley, LA16.0 mi · 11,710 people · home $144,900
- Lafayette, LA17.6 mi · 121,374 people · home $257,000
Church Point questions
Is Church Point, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Church Point scores better for retirees than 43% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 28%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Church Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Church Point is valued at $96,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,087, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $862 a month.
What is the weather like in Church Point?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Church Point get tornadoes?
55 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Church Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 17, 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)