The Town FilesGueydan, Louisiana
Town in Vermilion Parish · population 1,165 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $74,300
- Household income
- $27,891
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 37.1
Gueydan is a town of 1,165 people in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $74,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Louisiana towns, better for cycling than 97% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 92% of Louisiana towns.
How Gueydan 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 Gueydan is worth $74,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $27,891, which is more affordable than 67% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $747 a month. 71.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gueydan | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $74,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $747 | $887 |
| Median household income | $27,891 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 71.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in Gueydan
| People | Gueydan | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 38.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Gueydan
July highs average 90.2°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 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gueydan since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 29, 1974 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 6, 2025.
Severe weather in Vermilion Parish since 1996
Vermilion Parish has been included in 46 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 Vermilion Parish
Vermilion Parish had 12,560 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,191 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Gueydan itself the ACS puts it at 22.8%.
Public schools in Gueydan
2 public schools with 414 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gueydan High School | 6-12 | 216 | 9.8 |
| Jesse Owens Elementary School | PK-5 | 198 | 12.4 |
Towns near Gueydan
- Morse, LA6.5 mi · 599 people · home $82,600
- Lake Arthur, LA10.8 mi · 2,595 people · home $83,600
- Estherwood, LA10.9 mi · 694 people · home $88,900
- Mermentau, LA11.9 mi · 516 people · home $55,300
- Kaplan, LA13.4 mi · 4,352 people · home $156,200
- Egan, LA15.0 mi · 618 people · home $220,000
- Crowley, LA15.3 mi · 11,710 people · home $144,900
- Jennings, LA16.2 mi · 9,837 people · home $136,700
Gueydan questions
Is Gueydan, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gueydan scores better for retirees than 85% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 92%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Gueydan?
The median owner-occupied home in Gueydan is valued at $74,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,891, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $747 a month.
What is the weather like in Gueydan?
July highs average 90.2°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 Gueydan get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gueydan 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)