The Town FilesJonesville, Louisiana
Town in Catahoula Parish · population 1,728 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,800
- Household income
- $43,684
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 50.2
Jonesville is a town of 1,728 people in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $112,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 84% of Louisiana towns.
How Jonesville 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 Jonesville is worth $112,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $43,684, which is more affordable than 71% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,016 a month. 70.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jonesville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,016 | $887 |
| Median household income | $43,684 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 70.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jonesville
| People | Jonesville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.3% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Jonesville
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 59.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jonesville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 29, 1969 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 1, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 24, 2001.
Severe weather in Catahoula Parish since 1996
Catahoula Parish has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Catahoula Parish
Catahoula Parish had 2,264 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,908 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Jonesville itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Jonesville
2 public schools with 445 students, about 19.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesville Elementary School | PK-5 | 247 | 22.5 |
| Block High School | 6-12 | 198 | 16.5 |
Towns near Jonesville
- Wallace Ridge, LA4.3 mi · 572 people · home $200,000
- Ferriday, LA16.4 mi · 3,189 people · home $84,800
- Jena, LA17.9 mi · 4,155 people · home $139,700
- Ridgecrest, LA17.9 mi · 583 people · home $57,500
- Midway, LA18.7 mi · 1,157 people · home $183,100
- Clayton, LA18.9 mi · 584 people · home $73,800
- Minorca, LA20.5 mi · 2,156 people · home $57,300
- Vidalia, LA23.5 mi · 4,027 people · home $152,500
Jonesville questions
Is Jonesville, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jonesville scores better for retirees than 97% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 84%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.2).
How much does a house cost in Jonesville?
The median owner-occupied home in Jonesville is valued at $112,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,684, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,016 a month.
What is the weather like in Jonesville?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Jonesville get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jonesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 29, 1969. 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)