The Town FilesFlorien, Louisiana
Village in Sabine Parish · population 553 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $121,400
- Household income
- $46,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 30.5
Florien is a village of 553 people in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $121,400, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 85% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 79% of Louisiana towns.
How Florien 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 Florien is worth $121,400, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $46,477, which is more affordable than 71% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $635 a month. 68.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Florien | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $635 | $887 |
| Median household income | $46,477 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 68.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.3% | — |
Who lives in Florien
| People | Florien | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 15.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 40.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Florien
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 38.1°F. About 58.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 25 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florien since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 16, 1957 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 9, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 19, 1992.
Severe weather in Sabine Parish since 1996
Sabine Parish has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 Sabine Parish
Sabine Parish had 5,336 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,249 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Florien itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Florien
1 public school with 423 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florien High School | PK-12 | 423 | 12.8 |
Towns near Florien
- Many, LA7.6 mi · 2,571 people · home $116,600
- Anacoco, LA15.4 mi · 851 people · home $211,500
- Zwolle, LA16.5 mi · 1,638 people · home $75,900
- Milam, TX19.3 mi · 1,355 people · home $206,300
- Provencal, LA20.5 mi · 528 people · home $116,200
- Leesville, LA24.2 mi · 5,649 people · home $118,600
- Hemphill, TX24.5 mi · 1,029 people · home $125,700
- Pleasant Hill, LA25.0 mi · 617 people · home $43,000
Florien questions
Is Florien, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Florien scores better for retirees than 85% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 79%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.5).
How much does a house cost in Florien?
The median owner-occupied home in Florien is valued at $121,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,477, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $635 a month.
What is the weather like in Florien?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 38.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Florien get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florien since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 16, 1957. 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)