The Town FilesHomer, Louisiana
Town in Claiborne Parish · population 2,747 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $80,700
- Household income
- $23,160
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 31.4
Homer is a town of 2,747 people in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $80,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more of a college town than 83% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Louisiana towns.
How Homer 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 Homer is worth $80,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $23,160, which is more affordable than 32% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $729 a month. 47.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homer | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $80,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $729 | $887 |
| Median household income | $23,160 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 47.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Homer
| People | Homer | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 45.3% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 49.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Homer
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
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 3, 1999 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 16, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 26, 2026.
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 Homer itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Homer
3 public schools with 885 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Elementary School | PK-4 | 381 | 14.7 |
| Homer Junior High School | 5-8 | 255 | 17.0 |
| Homer High School | 9-12 | 249 | 14.6 |
Towns near Homer
- Haynesville, LA12.8 mi · 2,039 people · home $58,700
- Minden, LA17.3 mi · 11,928 people · home $130,200
- Gibsland, LA17.5 mi · 773 people · home $93,300
- Arcadia, LA18.6 mi · 2,746 people · home $93,700
- Cotton Valley, LA21.2 mi · 787 people · home $68,600
- Sibley, LA22.1 mi · 1,127 people · home $148,200
- Bernice, LA23.4 mi · 1,356 people · home $80,300
- Sarepta, LA23.8 mi · 717 people · home $83,200
Homer questions
Is Homer, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homer scores better for retirees than 30% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 3%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.4).
How much does a house cost in Homer?
The median owner-occupied home in Homer is valued at $80,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $23,160, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $729 a month.
What is the weather like in Homer?
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 Homer get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 3, 1999. 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)