The Town FilesMansfield, Louisiana
City in De Soto Parish · population 4,714 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,100
- Household income
- $33,844
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 41.6
Mansfield is a city of 4,714 people in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $112,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Louisiana towns, better transit than 86% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 70% of Louisiana towns.
How Mansfield 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 Mansfield is worth $112,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $33,844, which is more affordable than 39% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $688 a month. 61.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mansfield | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $688 | $887 |
| Median household income | $33,844 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 61.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mansfield
| People | Mansfield | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.2% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Mansfield
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 36.0°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mansfield since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 8, 2024 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 23, 2000.
Severe weather in De Soto Parish since 1996
De Soto Parish has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 De Soto Parish
De Soto Parish had 8,423 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,608 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Mansfield itself the ACS puts it at 13.3%.
Public schools in Mansfield
3 public schools with 1,274 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Elementary School | PK-4 | 567 | 12.3 |
| Mansfield High School | 9-12 | 367 | 11.5 |
| Mansfield Middle School | 5-8 | 340 | 12.1 |
Towns near Mansfield
- Stonewall, LA17.5 mi · 2,273 people · home $277,300
- Logansport, LA17.7 mi · 1,340 people · home $126,600
- Pleasant Hill, LA18.6 mi · 617 people · home $43,000
- Joaquin, TX21.0 mi · 734 people · home $52,000
- Coushatta, LA21.0 mi · 1,752 people · home $96,100
- Zwolle, LA27.6 mi · 1,638 people · home $75,900
- Martin, LA28.5 mi · 524 people · home $179,200
Mansfield questions
Is Mansfield, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mansfield scores better for retirees than 59% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 62%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Mansfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Mansfield is valued at $112,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,844, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $688 a month.
What is the weather like in Mansfield?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 36.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Mansfield get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mansfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 8, 2024. 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)