The Town FilesLouisiana, Missouri
City in Pike County · population 3,199 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $72,100
- Household income
- $38,673
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 40.6
Louisiana is a city of 3,199 people in Pike County, Missouri. The median home is worth $72,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more walkable than 85% of Missouri towns, hipper than 80% of Missouri towns, more vibrant than 78% of Missouri towns.
How Louisiana ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Louisiana is worth $72,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $38,673, which is more affordable than 86% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $645 a month. 60.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Louisiana | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $645 | $855 |
| Median household income | $38,673 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 60.5% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Louisiana
| People | Louisiana | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.7% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 15.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Louisiana
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 18.5°F. About 40.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Louisiana since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 8, 1999 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 23, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 19, 2011.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 20, 2019 | Flood | DR-4435: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 5,398 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,932 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Louisiana itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Louisiana
4 public schools with 728 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISIANA ELEM. | PK-5 | 338 | 12.1 |
| LOUISIANA HIGH | 9-12 | 195 | 11.5 |
| LOUISIANA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 151 | 12.6 |
| BONCL Elem. | PK-8 | 44 | 5.5 |
Towns near Louisiana
- Bowling Green, MO10.0 mi · 4,195 people · home $128,800
- Pittsfield, IL17.4 mi · 4,206 people · home $111,400
- Vandalia, MO24.6 mi · 3,553 people · home $84,500
- Hannibal, MO25.6 mi · 17,108 people · home $127,700
Louisiana questions
Is Louisiana, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Louisiana scores better for retirees than 20% of Missouri towns and quieter than 44%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Louisiana?
The median owner-occupied home in Louisiana is valued at $72,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,673, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $645 a month.
What is the weather like in Louisiana?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year and 9.9 inches of snow.
Does Louisiana get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Louisiana since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 8, 1999. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)