The Town FilesLockport Heights, Louisiana
Community in Lafourche Parish · population 1,171 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $322,700
- Household income
- $125,654
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 34.8
Lockport Heights is a community of 1,171 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $322,700, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more walkable than 89% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 81% of Louisiana towns.
How Lockport Heights 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 Lockport Heights is worth $322,700, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $125,654, which is more affordable than 71% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,036 a month. 87.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lockport Heights | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,036 | $887 |
| Median household income | $125,654 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 87.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lockport Heights
| People | Lockport Heights | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 84.6% |
Weather in Lockport Heights
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
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockport Heights since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 22, 1961 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 18, 2016.
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 Lockport Heights itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Lockport Heights
- Lockport, LA1.5 mi · 2,490 people · home $160,800
- Mathews, LA1.6 mi · 2,273 people · home $205,500
- Raceland, LA6.5 mi · 9,768 people · home $187,800
- Bayou Blue, LA7.3 mi · 13,352 people · home $189,100
- Bourg, LA7.6 mi · 2,375 people · home $170,500
- Presquille, LA8.7 mi · 1,703 people · home $272,100
- Houma, LA11.0 mi · 33,406 people · home $205,900
- Des Allemands, LA11.8 mi · 2,179 people · home $196,000
Lockport Heights questions
Is Lockport Heights, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lockport Heights scores better for retirees than 26% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 48%. 9.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Lockport Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Lockport Heights is valued at $322,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,654, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,036 a month.
What is the weather like in Lockport Heights?
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 Lockport Heights get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockport Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 22, 1961. 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)