The Town FilesLacombe, Louisiana
Community in St. Tammany Parish · population 8,657 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,900
- Household income
- $72,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 46.3
Lacombe is a community of 8,657 people in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $207,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 91% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 88% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Louisiana towns.
How Lacombe 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 Lacombe is worth $207,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $72,813, which is more affordable than 55% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $886 a month. 91.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lacombe | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $886 | $887 |
| Median household income | $72,813 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 91.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.9% | — |
Who lives in Lacombe
| People | Lacombe | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 11.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 33.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in Lacombe
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 61.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lacombe since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 10, 2024 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 27, 2023.
Severe weather in St. Tammany Parish since 1996
St. Tammany Parish has been included in 50 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 St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish had 96,674 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,351 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lacombe itself the ACS puts it at 10.2%.
Public schools in Lacombe
2 public schools with 533 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chahta-Ima Elementary School | PK-3 | 334 | 11.5 |
| Bayou Lacombe Middle | 4-6 | 199 | 11.7 |
Towns near Lacombe
- Slidell, LA9.0 mi · 28,781 people · home $217,700
- Eden Isle, LA9.5 mi · 7,782 people · home $371,600
- Mandeville, LA11.0 mi · 13,192 people · home $376,100
- Pearl River, LA11.5 mi · 2,565 people · home $235,200
- Abita Springs, LA12.7 mi · 2,631 people · home $269,300
- Covington, LA15.8 mi · 11,564 people · home $295,100
- New Orleans, LA18.0 mi · 383,997 people · home $315,700
- Nicholson, MS18.3 mi · 2,833 people · home $97,400
Lacombe questions
Is Lacombe, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lacombe scores better for retirees than 88% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 69%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in Lacombe?
The median owner-occupied home in Lacombe is valued at $207,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,813, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $886 a month.
What is the weather like in Lacombe?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Lacombe get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lacombe since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 10, 2024. 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)