The Town FilesDonaldsonville, Louisiana
City in Ascension Parish · population 6,695 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,900
- Household income
- $23,618
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 29.1
Donaldsonville is a city of 6,695 people in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $185,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 80% of Louisiana towns.
How Donaldsonville 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 Donaldsonville is worth $185,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 7.9 times the median household income of $23,618, which is more affordable than 1% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $827 a month. 46.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Donaldsonville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $827 | $887 |
| Median household income | $23,618 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 46.3% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Donaldsonville
| People | Donaldsonville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 33.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 44.8% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Donaldsonville
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
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Donaldsonville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 23, 2016 about 4.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 87 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 7, 2003.
Severe weather in Ascension Parish since 1996
Ascension Parish has been included in 58 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| 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 Ascension Parish
Ascension Parish had 50,590 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,805 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Donaldsonville itself the ACS puts it at 13.4%.
Public schools in Donaldsonville
4 public schools with 1,392 students, about 8.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldsonville High School | 9-12 | 426 | 8.5 |
| Donaldsonville Primary School | PK-2 | 383 | 10.6 |
| Lowery Elementary School | 3-5 | 311 | 8.9 |
| Lowery Middle School | 6-8 | 272 | 7.2 |
Towns near Donaldsonville
- Lemannville, LA3.9 mi · 695 people · home $75,300
- Belle Rose, LA5.0 mi · 1,698 people · home $123,000
- Union, LA6.2 mi · 735 people · home —
- Welcome, LA7.4 mi · 672 people · home —
- Paincourtville, LA8.3 mi · 857 people · home $86,900
- Gonzales, LA9.1 mi · 12,231 people · home $225,800
- Sorrento, LA9.7 mi · 1,514 people · home $232,200
- St. James, LA10.0 mi · 592 people · home $181,700
Donaldsonville questions
Is Donaldsonville, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Donaldsonville scores better for retirees than 35% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 22%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.1).
How much does a house cost in Donaldsonville?
The median owner-occupied home in Donaldsonville is valued at $185,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $23,618, so homes cost about 7.9 times income. Median rent is $827 a month.
What is the weather like in Donaldsonville?
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 Donaldsonville get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Donaldsonville 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)