The Town FilesErath, Louisiana
Town in Vermilion Parish · population 2,028 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $107,800
- Household income
- $47,568
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 43.6
Erath is a town of 2,028 people in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $107,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 93% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 86% of Louisiana towns.
How Erath 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 Erath is worth $107,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $47,568, which is more affordable than 81% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $902 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Erath | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $902 | $887 |
| Median household income | $47,568 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Erath
| People | Erath | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Erath
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 43.1°F. About 59.7 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 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Erath since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 21, 1992 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 27, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 7, 2003.
Severe weather in Vermilion Parish since 1996
Vermilion Parish has been included in 46 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 Vermilion Parish
Vermilion Parish had 12,560 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,191 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Erath itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Erath
3 public schools with 1,627 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dozier Elementary School | PK-5 | 571 | 16.8 |
| Erath High School | 9-12 | 531 | 17.1 |
| Erath Middle School | 6-8 | 525 | 18.1 |
Towns near Erath
- Delcambre, LA2.8 mi · 1,793 people · home $128,000
- Abbeville, LA5.5 mi · 11,186 people · home $97,300
- Perry, LA6.9 mi · 1,171 people · home $181,500
- Youngsville, LA9.8 mi · 15,929 people · home $287,700
- Milton, LA10.9 mi · 2,590 people · home $264,800
- Maurice, LA11.2 mi · 2,118 people · home $241,000
- Cade, LA12.4 mi · 1,874 people · home $204,900
- Broussard, LA13.3 mi · 13,417 people · home $310,200
Erath questions
Is Erath, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Erath scores better for retirees than 47% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 25%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Erath?
The median owner-occupied home in Erath is valued at $107,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,568, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $902 a month.
What is the weather like in Erath?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 43.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Erath get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Erath since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 21, 1992. 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)