The Town FilesPlain Dealing, Louisiana
Town in Bossier Parish · population 893 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,300
- Household income
- $48,894
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 56.5
Plain Dealing is a town of 893 people in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $140,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 78% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 73% of Louisiana towns.
How Plain Dealing 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 Plain Dealing is worth $140,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $48,894, which is more affordable than 55% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $487 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plain Dealing | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $487 | $887 |
| Median household income | $48,894 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.3% | — |
Who lives in Plain Dealing
| People | Plain Dealing | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.6% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.5% | 84.6% |
Weather in Plain Dealing
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.2°F. About 54.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plain Dealing since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 23, 1985 about 9.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 23, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 10, 2010.
Severe weather in Bossier Parish since 1996
Bossier Parish has been included in 36 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 Bossier Parish
Bossier Parish had 44,354 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,165 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Plain Dealing itself the ACS puts it at 11.4%.
Public schools in Plain Dealing
1 public school with 276 students, about 7.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Dealing High School | PK-12 | 276 | 7.7 |
Towns near Plain Dealing
- Sarepta, LA14.4 mi · 717 people · home $83,200
- Benton, LA15.2 mi · 2,048 people · home $201,000
- Cullen, LA15.2 mi · 716 people · home $69,400
- Springhill, LA15.3 mi · 4,801 people · home $97,500
- Vivian, LA16.8 mi · 3,073 people · home $62,700
- Cotton Valley, LA17.3 mi · 787 people · home $68,600
- Taylor, AR19.1 mi · 579 people · home $106,700
- Oil City, LA19.5 mi · 901 people · home $70,000
Plain Dealing questions
Is Plain Dealing, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plain Dealing scores better for retirees than 94% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 78%. 36.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.5).
How much does a house cost in Plain Dealing?
The median owner-occupied home in Plain Dealing is valued at $140,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,894, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $487 a month.
What is the weather like in Plain Dealing?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Plain Dealing get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plain Dealing since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 23, 1985. 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)