The Town FilesAddis, Louisiana
Town in West Baton Rouge Parish · population 6,731 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $247,400
- Household income
- $108,041
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 33.8
Addis is a town of 6,731 people in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $247,400, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more upscale than 96% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Louisiana towns.
How Addis 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 Addis is worth $247,400, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $108,041, which is more affordable than 81% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,273 a month. 79.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Addis | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,273 | $887 |
| Median household income | $108,041 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 79.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 2012 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Addis
| People | Addis | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Addis
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 39.6°F. About 64.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Addis since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 8, 1989 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 13, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on June 20, 2023.
Severe weather in West Baton Rouge Parish since 1996
West Baton Rouge Parish has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| 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 West Baton Rouge Parish
West Baton Rouge Parish had 13,248 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,548 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Addis itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Towns near Addis
- Brusly, LA1.9 mi · 2,578 people · home $253,900
- Plaquemine, LA6.1 mi · 6,269 people · home $176,300
- Port Allen, LA6.1 mi · 4,939 people · home $181,300
- Gardere, LA7.7 mi · 13,203 people · home $243,300
- Baton Rouge, LA9.4 mi · 227,470 people · home $234,700
- St. Gabriel, LA12.5 mi · 6,433 people · home $239,200
- Merrydale, LA12.9 mi · 9,227 people · home $136,100
- Brownfields, LA14.6 mi · 5,145 people · home $207,200
Addis questions
Is Addis, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Addis scores better for retirees than 37% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 41%. 8.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Addis?
The median owner-occupied home in Addis is valued at $247,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,041, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,273 a month.
What is the weather like in Addis?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 39.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Addis get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Addis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 8, 1989. 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)