The Town FilesSt. Francisville, Louisiana
Town in West Feliciana Parish · population 1,557 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $275,000
- Household income
- $57,105
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 28.1
St. Francisville is a town of 1,557 people in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $275,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 94% of Louisiana towns.
How St. Francisville 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 St. Francisville is worth $275,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $57,105, which is more affordable than 6% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,083 a month. 59.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Francisville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $887 |
| Median household income | $57,105 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 59.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.1% | — |
Who lives in St. Francisville
| People | St. Francisville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 35.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in St. Francisville
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 41.9°F. About 58.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 19 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Francisville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 10, 2024 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 31, 2005.
Severe weather in West Feliciana Parish since 1996
West Feliciana Parish has been included in 44 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 West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish had 4,914 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,626 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in St. Francisville itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in St. Francisville
4 public schools with 2,216 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Elementary School | 1-5 | 825 | 39.3 |
| West Feliciana High School | 9-12 | 615 | 15.0 |
| West Feliciana Middle School | 6-8 | 491 | 16.4 |
| Bains Lower Elementary School | PK-K | 285 | 9.5 |
Towns near St. Francisville
- New Roads, LA7.6 mi · 4,549 people · home $168,200
- Ventress, LA8.0 mi · 800 people · home $302,200
- Jackson, LA10.6 mi · 3,990 people · home $151,100
- Morganza, LA13.2 mi · 525 people · home $121,600
- Slaughter, LA14.8 mi · 1,035 people · home $254,300
- Zachary, LA15.0 mi · 19,316 people · home $259,100
- Erwinville, LA16.8 mi · 2,275 people · home $189,500
- Livonia, LA18.5 mi · 1,212 people · home $211,200
St. Francisville questions
Is St. Francisville, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Francisville scores better for retirees than 99% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 32%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.1).
How much does a house cost in St. Francisville?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Francisville is valued at $275,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,105, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,083 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Francisville?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 41.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does St. Francisville get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Francisville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 10, 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)