The Town FilesSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
272,421 people. The median home is worth $284,000 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $81,202.
Towns in St. Tammany Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | 28,781 | $217,700 | $70,497 | 38.9 |
| Mandeville | 13,192 | $376,100 | $94,405 | 43.7 |
| Covington | 11,564 | $295,100 | $75,851 | 39.0 |
| Lacombe | 8,657 | $207,900 | $72,813 | 46.3 |
| Eden Isle | 7,782 | $371,600 | $78,426 | 53.2 |
| Abita Springs | 2,631 | $269,300 | $77,257 | 40.6 |
| Pearl River | 2,565 | $235,200 | $56,719 | 33.8 |
People and housing
| St. Tammany Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,332 | $887 |
| Median household income | $81,202 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 40.5 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
96,674 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,351 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 734 storm events in St. Tammany Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Tammany Parish has been included in 50 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).