The Town FilesJeanerette, Louisiana
City in Iberia Parish · population 4,813 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,200
- Household income
- $43,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.5
Jeanerette is a city of 4,813 people in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $98,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more seaside character than 96% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Louisiana towns.
- #3 in The 10 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Louisiana
- #12 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #14 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #19 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Louisiana
- #19 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Cheapest Homes
How Jeanerette 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 Jeanerette is worth $98,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $43,438, which is more affordable than 81% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $779 a month. 58.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jeanerette | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $779 | $887 |
| Median household income | $43,438 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 58.7% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jeanerette
| People | Jeanerette | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 34.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Jeanerette
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 41.9°F. About 65.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jeanerette since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 14, 2022 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 39 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 14, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 7, 2003.
Severe weather in Iberia Parish since 1996
Iberia Parish has been included in 43 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 Iberia Parish
Iberia Parish had 24,074 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,316 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Jeanerette itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Jeanerette
2 public schools with 666 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Street Elementary School | PK-6 | 344 | 15.6 |
| Jeanerette Senior High School | 7-12 | 322 | 8.9 |
Towns near Jeanerette
- New Iberia, LA10.6 mi · 28,555 people · home $158,300
- Franklin, LA13.4 mi · 6,728 people · home $104,400
- St. Martinville, LA17.3 mi · 5,379 people · home $100,100
- Broussard, LA22.7 mi · 13,417 people · home $310,200
- Youngsville, LA22.9 mi · 15,929 people · home $287,700
- Patterson, LA26.9 mi · 5,931 people · home $160,400
- Milton, LA27.2 mi · 2,590 people · home $264,800
- Abbeville, LA27.3 mi · 11,186 people · home $97,300
Jeanerette questions
Is Jeanerette, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jeanerette scores better for retirees than 44% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 55%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Jeanerette?
The median owner-occupied home in Jeanerette is valued at $98,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,438, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $779 a month.
What is the weather like in Jeanerette?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 41.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Jeanerette get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jeanerette since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 14, 2022. 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)