The Town FilesEstherwood, Louisiana
Village in Acadia Parish · population 694 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $88,900
- Household income
- $45,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 46.8
Estherwood is a village of 694 people in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $88,900, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks easier by car than 80% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 75% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 72% of Louisiana towns.
How Estherwood 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 Estherwood is worth $88,900, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $45,833, which is more affordable than 92% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $748 a month. 65.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Estherwood | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $748 | $887 |
| Median household income | $45,833 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 65.3% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Estherwood
| People | Estherwood | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.2% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 56.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Estherwood
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 41.6°F. About 63.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Estherwood since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 29, 1974 about 0.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 70 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 12, 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 Estherwood itself the ACS puts it at 14.3%.
Public schools in Estherwood
1 public school with 217 students, about 19.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estherwood Elementary School | PK-7 | 217 | 19.7 |
Towns near Estherwood
- Morse, LA4.6 mi · 599 people · home $82,600
- Egan, LA5.3 mi · 618 people · home $220,000
- Crowley, LA5.8 mi · 11,710 people · home $144,900
- Mermentau, LA7.2 mi · 516 people · home $55,300
- Iota, LA10.2 mi · 1,304 people · home $157,500
- Gueydan, LA10.9 mi · 1,165 people · home $74,300
- Jennings, LA12.0 mi · 9,837 people · home $136,700
- Rayne, LA12.4 mi · 7,236 people · home $156,500
Estherwood questions
Is Estherwood, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Estherwood scores better for retirees than 72% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 64%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.8).
How much does a house cost in Estherwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Estherwood is valued at $88,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,833, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $748 a month.
What is the weather like in Estherwood?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Estherwood get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Estherwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 29, 1974. 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)