The Town FilesReserve, Louisiana
Community in St. John the Baptist Parish · population 8,541 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,100
- Household income
- $55,450
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 40.7
Reserve is a community of 8,541 people in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $154,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 86% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 86% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 81% of Louisiana towns.
How Reserve 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 Reserve is worth $154,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $55,450, which is more affordable than 61% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,381 a month. 70.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reserve | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,381 | $887 |
| Median household income | $55,450 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 70.9% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Reserve
| People | Reserve | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Reserve
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
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reserve since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 6, 1983 about 2.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 89 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 15, 2015.
Severe weather in St. John the Baptist Parish since 1996
St. John the Baptist Parish has been included in 46 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. John the Baptist Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish had 13,187 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,947 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Reserve itself the ACS puts it at 14.5%.
Public schools in Reserve
2 public schools with 1,819 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. John High School | 9-12 | 1,467 | 15.0 |
| Fifth Ward Elementary School | PK-4 | 352 | 11.7 |
Towns near Reserve
- Edgard, LA3.0 mi · 1,948 people · home $182,900
- Laplace, LA4.7 mi · 28,841 people · home $199,900
- Garyville, LA4.8 mi · 2,123 people · home $171,600
- Montz, LA6.6 mi · 2,106 people · home $308,800
- Killona, LA6.8 mi · 724 people · home —
- Wallace, LA7.1 mi · 755 people · home $184,700
- Gramercy, LA8.3 mi · 2,932 people · home $225,100
- Lutcher, LA9.4 mi · 3,133 people · home $219,600
Reserve questions
Is Reserve, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reserve scores better for retirees than 21% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 53%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Reserve?
The median owner-occupied home in Reserve is valued at $154,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,450, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,381 a month.
What is the weather like in Reserve?
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 Reserve get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reserve since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 6, 1983. 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)