The Town FilesCut Off, Louisiana
Community in Lafourche Parish · population 5,533 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,300
- Household income
- $67,941
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 41.2
Cut Off is a community of 5,533 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $158,300, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 81% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 80% of Louisiana towns.
- #8 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #9 in The 23 Quietest Small Towns in Louisiana
- #10 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #12 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
- #16 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Mildest Winters
- #17 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Louisiana
How Cut Off 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 Cut Off is worth $158,300, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $67,941, which is more affordable than 81% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $828 a month. 77.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cut Off | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $828 | $887 |
| Median household income | $67,941 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 77.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Cut Off
| People | Cut Off | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Cut Off
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 44.8°F. About 66.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cut Off since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on October 3, 1964 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 22. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 23 deaths and 173 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 21, 2023.
Severe weather in Lafourche Parish since 1996
Lafourche Parish has been included in 54 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish had 34,853 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Cut Off itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Cut Off
1 public school with 436 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Off Elementary School | PK-5 | 436 | 14.1 |
Towns near Cut Off
- Larose, LA4.4 mi · 6,763 people · home $176,300
- Galliano, LA5.0 mi · 7,100 people · home $134,200
- Chauvin, LA16.6 mi · 2,575 people · home $99,600
- Bayou Blue, LA21.9 mi · 13,352 people · home $189,100
- Raceland, LA23.0 mi · 9,768 people · home $187,800
- Houma, LA23.1 mi · 33,406 people · home $205,900
- Boutte, LA25.9 mi · 3,054 people · home $231,200
- Bayou Cane, LA26.4 mi · 19,770 people · home $188,700
Cut Off questions
Is Cut Off, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cut Off scores better for retirees than 61% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 80%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Cut Off?
The median owner-occupied home in Cut Off is valued at $158,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,941, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $828 a month.
What is the weather like in Cut Off?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 44.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Cut Off get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cut Off since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on October 3, 1964. 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)