The Town FilesBastrop, Louisiana
City in Morehouse Parish · population 9,691 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,800
- Household income
- $32,605
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 31.3
Bastrop is a city of 9,691 people in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $87,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more walkable than 83% of Louisiana towns, better for cycling than 82% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 76% of Louisiana towns.
How Bastrop 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 Bastrop is worth $87,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $32,605, which is more affordable than 67% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $839 a month. 52.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bastrop | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $839 | $887 |
| Median household income | $32,605 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 52.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bastrop
| People | Bastrop | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.0% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Bastrop
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 33.9°F. About 58.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 53 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bastrop since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 1, 1983 about 7.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 2, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 29, 2005.
Severe weather in Morehouse Parish since 1996
Morehouse Parish has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| 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 Morehouse Parish
Morehouse Parish had 6,213 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,568 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Bastrop itself the ACS puts it at 15.1%.
Public schools in Bastrop
4 public schools with 2,798 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beekman Charter School (charter) | PK-12 | 1,076 | 17.1 |
| Bastrop High School | 7-12 | 879 | 13.7 |
| Morehouse Elementary School | PK-6 | 589 | 15.9 |
| Morehouse Magnet School | PK-12 | 254 | 8.8 |
Towns near Bastrop
- Swartz, LA14.2 mi · 4,354 people · home $199,800
- Monroe, LA20.2 mi · 47,702 people · home $198,900
- Rayville, LA22.7 mi · 3,347 people · home $99,100
- West Monroe, LA23.0 mi · 13,103 people · home $192,400
- Claiborne, LA23.3 mi · 12,631 people · home $219,200
- Crossett, AR24.2 mi · 4,822 people · home $114,600
- Richwood, LA24.6 mi · 3,881 people · home $53,000
- Brownsville, LA24.7 mi · 4,353 people · home $74,700
Bastrop questions
Is Bastrop, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bastrop scores better for retirees than 11% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 11%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.3).
How much does a house cost in Bastrop?
The median owner-occupied home in Bastrop is valued at $87,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,605, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $839 a month.
What is the weather like in Bastrop?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bastrop get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bastrop since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 1, 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)