The Town FilesCrowley, Louisiana
City in Acadia Parish · population 11,710 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $144,900
- Household income
- $28,642
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 40.6
Crowley is a city of 11,710 people in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $144,900, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 93% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 88% of Louisiana towns.
How Crowley 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 Crowley is worth $144,900, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $28,642, which is more affordable than 4% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $594 a month. 47.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crowley | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $594 | $887 |
| Median household income | $28,642 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 47.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Crowley
| People | Crowley | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 47.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Crowley
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 41.6°F. About 63.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crowley since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 29, 1974 about 0.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 74 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 6, 2025.
Severe weather in Acadia Parish since 1996
Acadia Parish has been included in 42 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 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 Acadia Parish
Acadia Parish had 14,380 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,093 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Crowley itself the ACS puts it at 14.3%.
Public schools in Crowley
6 public schools with 2,010 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley High School | 9-12 | 517 | 11.0 |
| Crowley Middle School | 6-8 | 416 | 16.0 |
| South Crowley Elementary School | 1-5 | 331 | 17.4 |
| North Crowley Elementary School | 1-5 | 270 | 14.2 |
| Ross Elementary School | 1-5 | 244 | 12.2 |
| Crowley Kindergarten School | PK-K | 232 | 17.8 |
Towns near Crowley
- Rayne, LA6.6 mi · 7,236 people · home $156,500
- Kaplan, LA15.6 mi · 4,352 people · home $156,200
- Church Point, LA16.0 mi · 4,179 people · home $96,700
- Scott, LA16.8 mi · 8,119 people · home $170,300
- Jennings, LA16.9 mi · 9,837 people · home $136,700
- Eunice, LA19.0 mi · 9,422 people · home $122,000
- Milton, LA19.6 mi · 2,590 people · home $264,800
- Lake Arthur, LA20.4 mi · 2,595 people · home $83,600
Crowley questions
Is Crowley, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crowley scores better for retirees than 42% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 12%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Crowley?
The median owner-occupied home in Crowley is valued at $144,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $28,642, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $594 a month.
What is the weather like in Crowley?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Crowley get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crowley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 29, 1974. 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)