The Town FilesLarose, Louisiana
Community in Lafourche Parish · population 6,763 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $176,300
- Household income
- $80,577
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 42.5
Larose is a community of 6,763 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $176,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more seaside character than 95% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 84% of Louisiana towns.
- #1 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #8 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #10 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
- #11 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Louisiana
- #13 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Louisiana
- #15 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Mildest Winters
How Larose 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 Larose is worth $176,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $80,577, which is more affordable than 85% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $760 a month. 88.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Larose | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $760 | $887 |
| Median household income | $80,577 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 88.3% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Larose
| People | Larose | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.5% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Larose
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 44.8°F. About 66.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Larose since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on October 3, 1964 about 2.4 miles from the town center and killed 22. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 23 deaths and 174 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on June 21, 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 Larose itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Larose
3 public schools with 1,039 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larose-Cut Off Middle School | 6-8 | 458 | 16.4 |
| South Larose Elementary School | PK-5 | 366 | 14.6 |
| North Larose Elementary School | PK-5 | 215 | 10.2 |
Towns near Larose
- Cut Off, LA4.4 mi · 5,533 people · home $158,300
- Galliano, LA9.2 mi · 7,100 people · home $134,200
- Chauvin, LA15.5 mi · 2,575 people · home $99,600
- Bayou Blue, LA18.2 mi · 13,352 people · home $189,100
- Raceland, LA18.7 mi · 9,768 people · home $187,800
- Houma, LA20.0 mi · 33,406 people · home $205,900
- Boutte, LA22.3 mi · 3,054 people · home $231,200
- Bayou Cane, LA22.9 mi · 19,770 people · home $188,700
Larose questions
Is Larose, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Larose scores better for retirees than 20% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 56%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Larose?
The median owner-occupied home in Larose is valued at $176,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,577, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $760 a month.
What is the weather like in Larose?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 44.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Larose get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Larose since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on October 3, 1964. 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)