The Town FilesHackberry, Louisiana
Community in Cameron Parish · population 926 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,300
- Household income
- $105,263
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 54.3
Hackberry is a community of 926 people in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $231,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Louisiana towns, more seaside character than 98% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 94% of Louisiana towns.
- #2 in The 19 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Louisiana With Mild Winters
- #10 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Louisiana
- #20 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Louisiana
- #21 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Louisiana
- #47 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #48 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
How Hackberry 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 Hackberry is worth $231,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $105,263, which is more affordable than 85% of Louisiana towns. 92.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hackberry | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $105,263 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 92.7% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 20.2% | — |
Who lives in Hackberry
| People | Hackberry | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 13.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Hackberry
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 44.2°F. About 60.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 71 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 6 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hackberry since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 10, 2024 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 18, 2020.
Severe weather in Cameron Parish since 1996
Cameron Parish has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| 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 Cameron Parish
Cameron Parish had 4,009 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $116,309 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Hackberry itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Hackberry
1 public school with 210 students, about 8.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackberry High School | PK-12 | 210 | 8.8 |
Towns near Hackberry
- Carlyss, LA14.8 mi · 5,101 people · home $173,200
- Prien, LA15.2 mi · 7,745 people · home $278,000
- Sulphur, LA18.6 mi · 21,809 people · home $182,900
- Vinton, LA19.0 mi · 3,400 people · home $106,800
- Lake Charles, LA20.1 mi · 84,872 people · home $214,300
- Westlake, LA22.3 mi · 4,781 people · home $166,100
- West Orange, TX22.4 mi · 3,459 people · home $110,700
- Orange, TX23.3 mi · 19,324 people · home $164,900
Hackberry questions
Is Hackberry, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hackberry scores better for retirees than 81% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 94%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.3).
How much does a house cost in Hackberry?
The median owner-occupied home in Hackberry is valued at $231,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,263, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hackberry?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 44.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hackberry get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hackberry since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 10, 2024. 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)