The Town FilesEunice, Louisiana
City in St. Landry Parish · population 9,422 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $122,000
- Household income
- $35,436
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 37.9
Eunice is a city of 9,422 people in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $122,000, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 89% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 83% of Louisiana towns.
How Eunice 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 Eunice is worth $122,000, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $35,436, which is more affordable than 36% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $799 a month. 50.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eunice | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $799 | $887 |
| Median household income | $35,436 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 50.4% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Eunice
| People | Eunice | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.2% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Eunice
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 57.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 19 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eunice since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 17, 2020 about 9.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 17, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 5, 2024.
Severe weather in St. Landry Parish since 1996
St. Landry Parish has been included in 46 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| 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 St. Landry Parish
St. Landry Parish had 23,554 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,117 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Eunice itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Eunice
7 public schools with 2,097 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice High School | 9-12 | 664 | 14.8 |
| Eunice Junior High School | 7-8 | 325 | 12.5 |
| East Elementary School | K-4 | 317 | 11.7 |
| Glendale Elementary School | K-4 | 289 | 13.8 |
| Central Middle School | 5-6 | 282 | 14.8 |
| Eunice Elementary School | K-4 | 220 | 12.2 |
| Eunice Career & Technical Education Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Eunice
- Mamou, LA10.0 mi · 2,936 people · home $86,500
- Church Point, LA13.6 mi · 4,179 people · home $96,700
- Ville Platte, LA16.3 mi · 6,303 people · home $101,200
- Crowley, LA19.0 mi · 11,710 people · home $144,900
- Rayne, LA19.5 mi · 7,236 people · home $156,500
- Opelousas, LA20.2 mi · 15,786 people · home $105,100
- Sunset, LA22.0 mi · 2,909 people · home $206,100
- Jennings, LA23.3 mi · 9,837 people · home $136,700
Eunice questions
Is Eunice, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eunice scores better for retirees than 20% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 12%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Eunice?
The median owner-occupied home in Eunice is valued at $122,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,436, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $799 a month.
What is the weather like in Eunice?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Eunice get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eunice since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 17, 2020. 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)