The Town FilesNew Iberia, Louisiana
City in Iberia Parish · population 28,555 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,300
- Household income
- $47,087
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 37.0
New Iberia is a city of 28,555 people in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $158,300, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 94% of Louisiana towns, better for cycling than 84% of Louisiana towns.
How New Iberia 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 New Iberia is worth $158,300, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $47,087, which is more affordable than 36% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $894 a month. 51.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Iberia | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $894 | $887 |
| Median household income | $47,087 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 51.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in New Iberia
| People | New Iberia | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in New Iberia
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 43.1°F. About 59.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Iberia since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 14, 2022 about 2.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 55 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 14, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 7, 2003.
Severe weather in Iberia Parish since 1996
Iberia Parish has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| 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 Iberia Parish
Iberia Parish had 24,074 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,316 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in New Iberia itself the ACS puts it at 10.7%.
Public schools in New Iberia
17 public schools with 8,474 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,373 | 16.5 |
| Westgate High School | 9-12 | 990 | 14.3 |
| Caneview Elementary School | PK-6 | 517 | 14.4 |
| North Lewis Elementary School | PK-6 | 498 | 14.2 |
| Daspit Road Elementary School | PK-6 | 490 | 15.8 |
| Johnston Hopkins Elementary School | PK-6 | 468 | 12.0 |
| Iberia Middle School | 7-8 | 452 | 11.6 |
| Jefferson Island Road Elementary | PK-6 | 445 | 14.4 |
| Magnolia Elementary | PK-6 | 423 | 15.1 |
| Pesson Addition Elementary School | PK-6 | 423 | 15.7 |
| Center Street Elementary School | PK-6 | 405 | 14.0 |
| Belle Place Elementary School | PK-6 | 399 | 15.3 |
Towns near New Iberia
- St. Martinville, LA8.4 mi · 5,379 people · home $100,100
- Jeanerette, LA10.6 mi · 4,813 people · home $98,200
- Broussard, LA12.2 mi · 13,417 people · home $310,200
- Youngsville, LA12.2 mi · 15,929 people · home $287,700
- Milton, LA16.7 mi · 2,590 people · home $264,800
- Abbeville, LA18.5 mi · 11,186 people · home $97,300
- Lafayette, LA18.6 mi · 121,374 people · home $257,000
- Breaux Bridge, LA19.9 mi · 7,513 people · home $175,900
New Iberia questions
Is New Iberia, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Iberia scores better for retirees than 18% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 6%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in New Iberia?
The median owner-occupied home in New Iberia is valued at $158,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,087, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $894 a month.
What is the weather like in New Iberia?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 43.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does New Iberia get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Iberia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 14, 2022. 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)