The Town FilesDubach, Louisiana
Town in Lincoln Parish · population 908 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,700
- Household income
- $36,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 45.6
Dubach is a town of 908 people in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $104,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 97% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 94% of Louisiana towns.
How Dubach 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 Dubach is worth $104,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $36,583, which is more affordable than 55% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 63.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dubach | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $867 | $887 |
| Median household income | $36,583 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 63.9% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dubach
| People | Dubach | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.6% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 61.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Dubach
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 35.0°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dubach since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 19, 1983 about 8.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 11, 1986.
Severe weather in Lincoln Parish since 1996
Lincoln Parish has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 Lincoln Parish
Lincoln Parish had 18,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,245 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Dubach itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Dubach
1 public school with 139 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubach School | PK-5 | 139 | 12.6 |
Towns near Dubach
- Bernice, LA8.6 mi · 1,356 people · home $80,300
- Ruston, LA11.9 mi · 22,166 people · home $225,300
- Grambling, LA12.5 mi · 5,239 people · home $181,700
- Simsboro, LA13.8 mi · 803 people · home $84,300
- Choudrant, LA14.2 mi · 989 people · home $313,500
- Farmerville, LA16.0 mi · 3,366 people · home $104,900
- Arcadia, LA18.4 mi · 2,746 people · home $93,700
- Calhoun, LA22.1 mi · 670 people · home $275,200
Dubach questions
Is Dubach, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dubach scores better for retirees than 97% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 57%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in Dubach?
The median owner-occupied home in Dubach is valued at $104,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,583, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in Dubach?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 35.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Dubach get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dubach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 19, 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)