The Town FilesFrench Settlement, Louisiana
Village in Livingston Parish · population 1,073 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $206,000
- Household income
- $72,396
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 36.3
French Settlement is a village of 1,073 people in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $206,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450).
How French Settlement 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 French Settlement is worth $206,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $72,396, which is more affordable than 61% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,183 a month. 89.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | French Settlement | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,183 | $887 |
| Median household income | $72,396 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 89.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in French Settlement
| People | French Settlement | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 38.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 84.6% |
Weather in French Settlement
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 43.1°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of French Settlement since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 12, 1969 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 13, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on December 3, 1962.
Severe weather in Livingston Parish since 1996
Livingston Parish has been included in 52 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| 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 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Livingston Parish
Livingston Parish had 31,123 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,193 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in French Settlement itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in French Settlement
2 public schools with 1,006 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Settlement Elementary School | PK-6 | 525 | 15.0 |
| French Settlement High School | 7-12 | 481 | 14.1 |
Towns near French Settlement
- Port Vincent, LA1.8 mi · 646 people · home $216,200
- Prairieville, LA8.7 mi · 33,197 people · home $317,400
- Gonzales, LA10.5 mi · 12,231 people · home $225,800
- Sorrento, LA10.7 mi · 1,514 people · home $232,200
- Walker, LA11.1 mi · 6,374 people · home $227,800
- Livingston, LA12.0 mi · 1,877 people · home $192,300
- Denham Springs, LA13.1 mi · 9,286 people · home $188,200
- Killian, LA14.0 mi · 1,177 people · home $322,100
French Settlement questions
Is French Settlement, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, French Settlement scores better for retirees than 31% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 66%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in French Settlement?
The median owner-occupied home in French Settlement is valued at $206,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,396, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,183 a month.
What is the weather like in French Settlement?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 43.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does French Settlement get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of French Settlement since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 12, 1969. 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)