The Town FilesLutcher, Louisiana
Town in St. James Parish · population 3,133 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $219,600
- Household income
- $60,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 50.6
Lutcher is a town of 3,133 people in St. James Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $219,600, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Louisiana towns, better transit than 99% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 96% of Louisiana towns.
How Lutcher 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 Lutcher is worth $219,600, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $60,375, which is more affordable than 28% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,712 a month. 83.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lutcher | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,600 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,712 | $887 |
| Median household income | $60,375 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 83.3% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Lutcher
| People | Lutcher | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Lutcher
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 42.9°F. About 67.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 13 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lutcher since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 25, 1992 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 114 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 15, 2015.
Severe weather in St. James Parish since 1996
St. James Parish has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in St. James Parish
St. James Parish had 7,650 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $78,993 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Lutcher itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Lutcher
1 public school with 981 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutcher High School | 7-12 | 981 | 14.0 |
Towns near Lutcher
- Gramercy, LA1.1 mi · 2,932 people · home $225,100
- Paulina, LA1.9 mi · 1,778 people · home $283,100
- Grand Point, LA2.5 mi · 2,241 people · home $253,800
- North Vacherie, LA3.8 mi · 2,093 people · home $221,900
- Wallace, LA4.1 mi · 755 people · home $184,700
- Garyville, LA4.6 mi · 2,123 people · home $171,600
- South Vacherie, LA8.6 mi · 3,388 people · home $234,600
- St. James, LA8.9 mi · 592 people · home $181,700
Lutcher questions
Is Lutcher, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lutcher scores better for retirees than 88% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 50%. 28.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.6).
How much does a house cost in Lutcher?
The median owner-occupied home in Lutcher is valued at $219,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,375, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,712 a month.
What is the weather like in Lutcher?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Lutcher get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lutcher since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 25, 1992. 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)