The Town FilesGrand Coteau, Louisiana
Town in St. Landry Parish · population 776 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,500
- Household income
- $34,730
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 54.9
Grand Coteau is a town of 776 people in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $117,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better transit than 96% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 78% of Louisiana towns.
How Grand Coteau 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 Grand Coteau is worth $117,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $34,730, which is more affordable than 36% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $678 a month. 34.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grand Coteau | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $678 | $887 |
| Median household income | $34,730 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 34.4% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Grand Coteau
| People | Grand Coteau | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 45.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 16.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in Grand Coteau
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.4°F. About 61.6 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 18 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grand Coteau since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 9, 1983 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 85 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 18, 1988.
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 Grand Coteau itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Grand Coteau
1 public school with 264 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Coteau Elementary School | PK-4 | 264 | 12.6 |
Towns near Grand Coteau
- Sunset, LA1.5 mi · 2,909 people · home $206,100
- Leonville, LA4.6 mi · 868 people · home $182,800
- Cankton, LA6.6 mi · 583 people · home $191,100
- Arnaudville, LA6.8 mi · 1,009 people · home $83,400
- Carencro, LA7.4 mi · 9,272 people · home $214,800
- Opelousas, LA7.6 mi · 15,786 people · home $105,100
- Ossun, LA10.2 mi · 2,145 people · home —
- Church Point, LA10.2 mi · 4,179 people · home $96,700
Grand Coteau questions
Is Grand Coteau, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grand Coteau scores better for retirees than 78% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 36%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.9).
How much does a house cost in Grand Coteau?
The median owner-occupied home in Grand Coteau is valued at $117,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,730, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $678 a month.
What is the weather like in Grand Coteau?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Grand Coteau get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grand Coteau since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 9, 1983. 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)