The Town FilesElmwood, Louisiana
Community in Jefferson Parish · population 5,649 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,100
- Household income
- $89,430
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 79
- Median age
- 33.0
Elmwood is a community of 5,649 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $188,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 100% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 100% of Louisiana towns.
- #1 in The 10 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Louisiana
- #4 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Mildest Winters
- #8 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Louisiana
- #21 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Professionals in America
- #26 in The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Small Towns in America
How Elmwood 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 Elmwood is worth $188,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $89,430, which is more affordable than 87% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,602 a month. 12.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elmwood | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,602 | $887 |
| Median household income | $89,430 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 12.7% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Elmwood
| People | Elmwood | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 9.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 17.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 84.6% |
Weather in Elmwood
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 46.5°F. About 64.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
79 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmwood since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 28, 1966 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 76 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 6, 1964.
Severe weather in Jefferson Parish since 1996
Jefferson Parish has been included in 50 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 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 27, 2023 | Other | EM-3600: Seawater Intrusion |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish had 184,764 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,803 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Elmwood itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Towns near Elmwood
- Harahan, LA1.5 mi · 9,116 people · home $343,100
- Jefferson, LA1.9 mi · 10,633 people · home $247,700
- Bridge City, LA2.1 mi · 7,219 people · home $95,700
- River Ridge, LA2.1 mi · 13,591 people · home $357,400
- Waggaman, LA2.9 mi · 9,835 people · home $170,400
- Metairie, LA3.1 mi · 143,507 people · home $327,500
- Avondale, LA3.7 mi · 4,582 people · home $136,400
- Westwego, LA4.3 mi · 8,568 people · home $177,400
Elmwood questions
Is Elmwood, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elmwood scores better for retirees than 19% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 20%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Elmwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Elmwood is valued at $188,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,430, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $1,602 a month.
What is the weather like in Elmwood?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 46.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Elmwood get tornadoes?
79 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 28, 1966. 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)