What are the schools like in Coushatta, LA?

Coushatta is served primarily by Red River Parish. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Coushatta?

The median household income in Coushatta, LA is $27,841 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Coushatta, LA?

Coushatta has an average high temperature of 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Coushatta, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Coushatta, LA affordable or expensive?

Coushatta's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coushatta is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $77,200 and the median rent is $588 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Coushatta, LA?

Crime rate data for Coushatta is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Coushatta, LA a Good Place to Live?

Coushatta is a small town of 2,053 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $27,841 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Coushatta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Coushatta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Coushatta city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 82.6

Coushatta's overall cost of living index is 82.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coushatta costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Coushatta, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$588	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,841	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Coushatta is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Coushatta is served primarily by Red River Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coushatta, LA	National Avg
School District	Red River Parish	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coushatta sees average highs of 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 58.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coushatta, LA
Average High — January	57.7°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	58.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Coushatta, LA	National Avg
Population	2,053	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	28.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	62.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Edgefield, LA 2 mi Martin, LA 9 mi Hall Summit, LA 11 mi Powhatan, LA 13 mi Ashland, LA 15 mi

Coushatta vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coushatta, LA affordable or expensive?

Coushatta's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Coushatta roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $77,200 and median rent is $588/month.

What is the crime rate in Coushatta, LA?

Crime data for Coushatta is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Coushatta?

Public schools in Coushatta are operated by Red River Parish. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 7.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coushatta, LA a good place to live?

Coushatta, LA has a population of 2,053, a median household income of $27,841, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Coushatta?

Coushatta averages 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.2 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Coushatta?

The population of Coushatta, Louisiana is 2,053 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coushatta?

Key numbers for living in Coushatta: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $77,200, median household income $27,841, schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coushatta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.