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Natchitoches, LA — ZIP 71497

Population: 2,074 (Census ACS)

2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School, N.S.U. Middle Lab School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Natchitoches Regional Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) (43 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL, RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
1.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
58.0%
Households with broadband internet
88.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,685
Average weekly wage
$823
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71497?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71497?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71497?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71497?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71497?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71497?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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