The Town FilesBelle Chasse, Louisiana
Community in Plaquemines Parish · population 10,579 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $410,000
- Household income
- $115,012
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 40.3
Belle Chasse is a community of 10,579 people in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $410,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 96% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 94% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 84% of Louisiana towns.
How Belle Chasse 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 Belle Chasse is worth $410,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $115,012, which is more affordable than 28% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,485 a month. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belle Chasse | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $410,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,485 | $887 |
| Median household income | $115,012 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Belle Chasse
| People | Belle Chasse | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 84.6% |
Weather in Belle Chasse
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 43.0°F. About 63.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belle Chasse since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 22, 2022 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 51 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 19, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on February 24, 2013.
Severe weather in Plaquemines Parish since 1996
Plaquemines Parish has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, 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 27, 2023 | Other | EM-3600: Seawater Intrusion |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Plaquemines Parish
Plaquemines Parish had 12,528 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,198 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Belle Chasse itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Belle Chasse
5 public schools with 3,737 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse High School | 9-12 | 979 | 15.1 |
| Belle Chasse Academy (charter) | PK-8 | 939 | 13.6 |
| Belle Chasse Middle School | 5-8 | 701 | 12.1 |
| Belle Chasse Elementary School | 2-4 | 606 | 15.9 |
| Belle Chasse Primary School | PK-1 | 512 | 17.1 |
Towns near Belle Chasse
- Timberlane, LA2.0 mi · 10,364 people · home $221,000
- New Orleans Station, LA2.5 mi · 2,508 people · home —
- Terrytown, LA3.4 mi · 25,278 people · home $220,300
- Harvey, LA4.3 mi · 22,236 people · home $200,100
- Gretna, LA4.6 mi · 17,814 people · home $257,400
- Woodmere, LA4.7 mi · 11,238 people · home $191,100
- Estelle, LA5.6 mi · 17,952 people · home $217,300
- Chalmette, LA6.3 mi · 21,562 people · home $214,700
Belle Chasse questions
Is Belle Chasse, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belle Chasse scores better for retirees than 79% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 35%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Belle Chasse?
The median owner-occupied home in Belle Chasse is valued at $410,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $115,012, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,485 a month.
What is the weather like in Belle Chasse?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 43.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Belle Chasse get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belle Chasse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 22, 2022. 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)