The Town FilesTallulah, Louisiana
City in Madison Parish · population 6,286 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $79,300
- Household income
- $33,419
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 31.9
Tallulah is a city of 6,286 people in Madison Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $79,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more walkable than 91% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 80% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 79% of Louisiana towns.
How Tallulah 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 Tallulah is worth $79,300, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $33,419, which is more affordable than 78% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $650 a month. 39.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tallulah | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $650 | $887 |
| Median household income | $33,419 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 39.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Tallulah
| People | Tallulah | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 41.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in Tallulah
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 57.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tallulah since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 18 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 24, 2010 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 8, 1984.
Severe weather in Madison Parish since 1996
Madison Parish has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Madison Parish
Madison Parish had 3,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,648 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Tallulah itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Tallulah
5 public schools with 1,332 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School | 8-12 | 343 | 9.5 |
| Tallulah Elementary School | PK-2 | 337 | 11.2 |
| Wright Elementary School | 3-5 | 299 | 14.2 |
| Madison Middle School | 6-8 | 260 | 11.3 |
| Christian Acres Alternative School | 6-12 | 93 | 10.3 |
Towns near Tallulah
- Delhi, LA17.7 mi · 2,622 people · home $118,000
- Vicksburg, MS19.0 mi · 21,573 people · home $125,900
- Beechwood, MS22.9 mi · 3,469 people · home $236,000
- Lake Providence, LA27.3 mi · 3,587 people · home $115,600
Tallulah questions
Is Tallulah, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tallulah scores better for retirees than 51% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 14%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Tallulah?
The median owner-occupied home in Tallulah is valued at $79,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,419, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $650 a month.
What is the weather like in Tallulah?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Tallulah get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tallulah since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 24, 2010. 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)