The Town FilesVienna Bend, Louisiana
Community in Natchitoches Parish · population 1,314 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,500
- Household income
- $29,327
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 26.7
Vienna Bend is a community of 1,314 people in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $123,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 89% of Louisiana towns, better for cycling than 83% of Louisiana towns.
How Vienna Bend 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 Vienna Bend is worth $123,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $29,327, which is more affordable than 14% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,103 a month. 85.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vienna Bend | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,103 | $887 |
| Median household income | $29,327 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 85.7% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Vienna Bend
| People | Vienna Bend | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 34.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Vienna Bend
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 39.2°F. About 55.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vienna Bend since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 19, 1983 about 3.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 5, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 1, 1983.
Severe weather in Natchitoches Parish since 1996
Natchitoches Parish has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 Natchitoches Parish
Natchitoches Parish had 14,311 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,001 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Vienna Bend itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Towns near Vienna Bend
- Natchitoches, LA3.9 mi · 18,039 people · home $193,200
- Montgomery, LA10.0 mi · 622 people · home $78,100
- Provencal, LA11.4 mi · 528 people · home $116,200
- Campti, LA11.9 mi · 887 people · home $78,300
- Colfax, LA24.9 mi · 1,428 people · home $73,400
- Winnfield, LA26.3 mi · 4,153 people · home $80,500
- Coushatta, LA26.7 mi · 1,752 people · home $96,100
- Martin, LA27.1 mi · 524 people · home $179,200
Vienna Bend questions
Is Vienna Bend, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vienna Bend scores better for retirees than 57% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 21%. 6.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.7).
How much does a house cost in Vienna Bend?
The median owner-occupied home in Vienna Bend is valued at $123,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,327, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,103 a month.
What is the weather like in Vienna Bend?
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 39.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Vienna Bend get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vienna Bend since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 19, 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)