The Town FilesHaynesville, Louisiana
Town in Claiborne Parish · population 2,039 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $58,700
- Household income
- $20,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 38.5
Haynesville is a town of 2,039 people in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $58,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks easier by car than 82% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 80% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 80% of Louisiana towns.
How Haynesville 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 Haynesville is worth $58,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $20,688, which is more affordable than 61% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $432 a month. 55.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Haynesville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $58,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $432 | $887 |
| Median household income | $20,688 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 55.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Haynesville
| People | Haynesville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 48.2% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 52.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Haynesville
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 32.0°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haynesville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on February 12, 1950 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on January 21, 2017.
Severe weather in Claiborne Parish since 1996
Claiborne Parish has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Claiborne Parish
Claiborne Parish had 2,992 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,473 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Haynesville itself the ACS puts it at 12.8%.
Public schools in Haynesville
2 public schools with 554 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haynesville Elementary School | PK-5 | 303 | 15.9 |
| Haynesville Jr./Sr. High School | 6-12 | 251 | 13.9 |
Towns near Haynesville
- Homer, LA12.8 mi · 2,747 people · home $80,700
- Cullen, LA17.9 mi · 716 people · home $69,400
- Sarepta, LA18.8 mi · 717 people · home $83,200
- Springhill, LA18.9 mi · 4,801 people · home $97,500
- Cotton Valley, LA19.6 mi · 787 people · home $68,600
- Taylor, AR20.9 mi · 579 people · home $106,700
- Magnolia, AR22.0 mi · 11,162 people · home $169,300
- Junction City, AR24.3 mi · 503 people · home $111,300
Haynesville questions
Is Haynesville, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Haynesville scores better for retirees than 80% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 80%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Haynesville?
The median owner-occupied home in Haynesville is valued at $58,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $20,688, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $432 a month.
What is the weather like in Haynesville?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 32.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Haynesville get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haynesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on February 12, 1950. 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)