The Town FilesKraemer, Louisiana
Community in Lafourche Parish · population 877 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $145,400
- Household income
- $51,935
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 48.1
Kraemer is a community of 877 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $145,400, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 96% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 93% of Louisiana towns, better transit than 89% of Louisiana towns.
- #5 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Louisiana
- #8 in The 24 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Louisiana
- #13 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Louisiana
- #17 in The 19 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Louisiana With Mild Winters
- #21 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #25 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Louisiana
How Kraemer 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 Kraemer is worth $145,400, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $51,935, which is more affordable than 61% of Louisiana towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kraemer | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $51,935 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kraemer
| People | Kraemer | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 10.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 24.9% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 84.6% |
Weather in Kraemer
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 44.5°F. About 71.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kraemer since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 3, 1960 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Lafourche Parish since 1996
Lafourche Parish has been included in 54 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish had 34,853 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Kraemer itself the ACS puts it at 11.9%.
Towns near Kraemer
- Choctaw, LA6.0 mi · 775 people · home —
- South Vacherie, LA6.7 mi · 3,388 people · home $234,600
- Raceland, LA9.4 mi · 9,768 people · home $187,800
- Des Allemands, LA9.8 mi · 2,179 people · home $196,000
- Lafourche Crossing, LA10.7 mi · 2,427 people · home $269,100
- Chackbay, LA10.9 mi · 5,370 people · home $217,000
- Paradis, LA11.1 mi · 1,242 people · home $198,900
- Bayou Country Club, LA11.2 mi · 1,304 people · home $332,400
Kraemer questions
Is Kraemer, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kraemer scores better for retirees than 71% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 93%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.1).
How much does a house cost in Kraemer?
The median owner-occupied home in Kraemer is valued at $145,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,935, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Kraemer?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 44.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 71.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Kraemer get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kraemer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 3, 1960. 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)