The Town FilesNewellton, Louisiana
Town in Tensas Parish · population 886 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $52,800
- Household income
- $25,190
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 45.5
Newellton is a town of 886 people in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $52,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Louisiana towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 88% of Louisiana towns.
- #3 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Louisiana
- #4 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Louisiana
- #5 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Cheapest Homes
- #39 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #39 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Newellton 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 Newellton is worth $52,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $25,190, which is more affordable than 87% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $542 a month. 54.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newellton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $52,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $542 | $887 |
| Median household income | $25,190 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 54.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Newellton
| People | Newellton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 46.9% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 56.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Newellton
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 35.5°F. About 58.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newellton since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 21, 1992 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 16, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 19, 1991.
Severe weather in Tensas Parish since 1996
Tensas Parish has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| 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 Tensas Parish
Tensas Parish had 815 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,513 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Newellton itself the ACS puts it at 10.4%.
Towns near Newellton
- St. Joseph, LA10.5 mi · 831 people · home $59,100
- Alcorn State University, MS14.6 mi · 1,120 people · home —
- Port Gibson, MS17.0 mi · 1,269 people · home $113,500
- Waterproof, LA20.3 mi · 541 people · home $47,300
- Richmond, LA22.1 mi · 511 people · home $161,400
- Tallulah, LA23.3 mi · 6,286 people · home $79,300
- Hermanville, MS24.7 mi · 692 people · home $18,800
- Wisner, LA25.2 mi · 771 people · home $103,300
Newellton questions
Is Newellton, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newellton scores better for retirees than 99% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 88%. 26.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Newellton?
The median owner-occupied home in Newellton is valued at $52,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $25,190, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $542 a month.
What is the weather like in Newellton?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 35.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Newellton get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newellton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 21, 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)