The Town FilesMamou, Louisiana
Town in Evangeline Parish · population 2,936 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,500
- Household income
- $24,808
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 40.1
Mamou is a town of 2,936 people in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $86,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 83% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 71% of Louisiana towns.
How Mamou 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 Mamou is worth $86,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $24,808, which is more affordable than 32% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $521 a month. 45.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mamou | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $521 | $887 |
| Median household income | $24,808 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 45.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mamou
| People | Mamou | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 58.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 1.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Mamou
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 57.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 19 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mamou since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 12, 2008 about 0.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 6, 2005.
Severe weather in Evangeline Parish since 1996
Evangeline Parish has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 Evangeline Parish
Evangeline Parish had 7,827 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,671 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Mamou itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Mamou
3 public schools with 1,161 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamou High School | 9-12 | 451 | 18.0 |
| Mamou Elementary School | PK-4 | 389 | 13.4 |
| Mamou Junior High | 5-8 | 321 | 14.0 |
Towns near Mamou
- Ville Platte, LA9.4 mi · 6,303 people · home $101,200
- Eunice, LA10.0 mi · 9,422 people · home $122,000
- Oakdale, LA18.9 mi · 6,692 people · home $98,700
- Church Point, LA20.0 mi · 4,179 people · home $96,700
- Opelousas, LA21.4 mi · 15,786 people · home $105,100
- Bunkie, LA25.9 mi · 3,346 people · home $93,300
- Sunset, LA26.4 mi · 2,909 people · home $206,100
- Rayne, LA28.7 mi · 7,236 people · home $156,500
Mamou questions
Is Mamou, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mamou scores better for retirees than 15% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 16%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Mamou?
The median owner-occupied home in Mamou is valued at $86,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $24,808, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $521 a month.
What is the weather like in Mamou?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Mamou get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mamou since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 12, 2008. 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)