The Town FilesStonewall, Louisiana
Town in De Soto Parish · population 2,273 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $277,300
- Household income
- $56,557
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 65
- Median age
- 44.3
Stonewall is a town of 2,273 people in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $277,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 99% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 97% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 90% of Louisiana towns.
How Stonewall 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 Stonewall is worth $277,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $56,557, which is more affordable than 5% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,011 a month. 80.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stonewall | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,011 | $887 |
| Median household income | $56,557 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 80.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stonewall
| People | Stonewall | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Stonewall
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 35.2°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
65 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stonewall since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 24 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on February 12, 1950 about 0.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 158 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 80 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 7, 2004.
Severe weather in De Soto Parish since 1996
De Soto Parish has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 De Soto Parish
De Soto Parish had 8,423 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,608 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Stonewall itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Stonewall
5 public schools with 3,653 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keithville Elementary/Middle School | PK-8 | 846 | 13.9 |
| North DeSoto Upper Elementary School | 2-5 | 843 | 16.5 |
| North DeSoto High School | 9-12 | 828 | 14.0 |
| North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 | 6-8 | 618 | 15.5 |
| North DeSoto Lower Elementary School | PK-1 | 518 | 14.0 |
Towns near Stonewall
- Shreveport, LA13.5 mi · 187,593 people · home $178,900
- Greenwood, LA14.2 mi · 3,166 people · home $241,600
- Mansfield, LA17.5 mi · 4,714 people · home $112,100
- Lakeview, LA17.5 mi · 818 people · home $157,100
- Bossier City, LA19.6 mi · 62,701 people · home $202,100
- Waskom, TX20.7 mi · 1,910 people · home $92,000
- Logansport, LA23.1 mi · 1,340 people · home $126,600
- Blanchard, LA23.3 mi · 3,538 people · home $208,600
Stonewall questions
Is Stonewall, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stonewall scores better for retirees than 66% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 73%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Stonewall?
The median owner-occupied home in Stonewall is valued at $277,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,557, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,011 a month.
What is the weather like in Stonewall?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 35.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Stonewall get tornadoes?
65 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stonewall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on February 12, 1950. 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)