The Town FilesWhite Castle, Louisiana
Town in Iberville Parish · population 1,722 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,700
- Household income
- $18,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 28.8
White Castle is a town of 1,722 people in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $87,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better transit than 80% of Louisiana towns.
How White Castle 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 White Castle is worth $87,700, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $18,750, which is more affordable than 8% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $733 a month. 32.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Castle | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $733 | $887 |
| Median household income | $18,750 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 32.9% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White Castle
| People | White Castle | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 39.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 60.4% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in White Castle
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 43.1°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Castle since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 25, 1969 about 0.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 7, 2003.
Severe weather in Iberville Parish since 1996
Iberville Parish has been included in 47 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, 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 Iberville Parish
Iberville Parish had 16,461 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $87,754 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in White Castle itself the ACS puts it at 23.1%.
Public schools in White Castle
2 public schools with 707 students, about 7.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorseyville Elementary School | PK-6 | 412 | 9.0 |
| White Castle High School | 7-12 | 295 | 6.9 |
Towns near White Castle
- Bayou Goula, LA4.3 mi · 514 people · home —
- St. Gabriel, LA7.1 mi · 6,433 people · home $239,200
- Crescent, LA10.1 mi · 811 people · home $215,200
- Plaquemine, LA10.1 mi · 6,269 people · home $176,300
- Belle Rose, LA10.2 mi · 1,698 people · home $123,000
- Donaldsonville, LA10.4 mi · 6,695 people · home $185,900
- Paincourtville, LA13.2 mi · 857 people · home $86,900
- Gardere, LA13.6 mi · 13,203 people · home $243,300
White Castle questions
Is White Castle, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Castle scores better for retirees than 56% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 42%. 10.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.8).
How much does a house cost in White Castle?
The median owner-occupied home in White Castle is valued at $87,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $18,750, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $733 a month.
What is the weather like in White Castle?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 43.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does White Castle get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Castle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 25, 1969. 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)