The Town FilesVinton, Louisiana
Town in Calcasieu Parish · population 3,400 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $106,800
- Household income
- $41,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 33.7
Vinton is a town of 3,400 people in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $106,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 97% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 94% of Louisiana towns.
How Vinton 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 Vinton is worth $106,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $41,875, which is more affordable than 71% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $947 a month. 49.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vinton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $947 | $887 |
| Median household income | $41,875 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 49.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Vinton
| People | Vinton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 34.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in Vinton
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 40.3°F. About 64.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 19 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vinton since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 17, 1973 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 25, 2013.
Severe weather in Calcasieu Parish since 1996
Calcasieu Parish has been included in 42 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 Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish had 88,649 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,711 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Vinton itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Vinton
3 public schools with 926 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton Elementary School | PK-5 | 442 | 14.3 |
| Vinton High School | 9-12 | 286 | 10.6 |
| Vinton Middle School | 6-8 | 198 | 9.9 |
Towns near Vinton
- Orange, TX11.4 mi · 19,324 people · home $164,900
- Carlyss, LA12.8 mi · 5,101 people · home $173,200
- West Orange, TX13.3 mi · 3,459 people · home $110,700
- Sulphur, LA13.7 mi · 21,809 people · home $182,900
- Mauriceville, TX17.4 mi · 2,983 people · home $179,600
- Prien, LA18.7 mi · 7,745 people · home $278,000
- Bridge City, TX19.2 mi · 9,546 people · home $202,800
- DeQuincy, LA19.3 mi · 3,144 people · home $124,500
Vinton questions
Is Vinton, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vinton scores better for retirees than 6% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 18%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Vinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Vinton is valued at $106,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,875, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $947 a month.
What is the weather like in Vinton?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 40.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Vinton get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 17, 1973. 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)