The Town FilesMontgomery, Louisiana
Town in Grant Parish · population 622 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,100
- Household income
- $57,470
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 32.3
Montgomery is a town of 622 people in Grant Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $78,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 88% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 86% of Louisiana towns.
How Montgomery 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 Montgomery is worth $78,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $57,470, which is more affordable than 99% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,071 a month. 73.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Montgomery | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,071 | $887 |
| Median household income | $57,470 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 73.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Montgomery
| People | Montgomery | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 32.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.4% | 84.6% |
Weather in Montgomery
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 39.2°F. About 55.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montgomery since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on November 29, 2010 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 49 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 19, 2015.
Severe weather in Grant Parish since 1996
Grant Parish has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Grant Parish
Grant Parish had 3,426 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,612 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Montgomery itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Montgomery
2 public schools with 501 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery High School | 6-12 | 264 | 15.5 |
| Verda Elementary School | PK-5 | 237 | 11.3 |
Towns near Montgomery
- Vienna Bend, LA10.0 mi · 1,314 people · home $123,500
- Natchitoches, LA13.4 mi · 18,039 people · home $193,200
- Colfax, LA15.0 mi · 1,428 people · home $73,400
- Provencal, LA18.4 mi · 528 people · home $116,200
- Campti, LA20.9 mi · 887 people · home $78,300
- Winnfield, LA22.8 mi · 4,153 people · home $80,500
- Boyce, LA23.0 mi · 888 people · home $86,000
- Simpson, LA28.9 mi · 585 people · home $147,200
Montgomery questions
Is Montgomery, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Montgomery scores better for retirees than 77% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 86%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Montgomery?
The median owner-occupied home in Montgomery is valued at $78,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,470, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $1,071 a month.
What is the weather like in Montgomery?
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 39.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Montgomery get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montgomery since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on November 29, 2010. 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)