What are the schools like in Goldonna, LA?

Goldonna is served primarily by Natchitoches Parish. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Goldonna?

The median household income in Goldonna, LA is $45,179 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.2%.

What is the weather like in Goldonna, LA?

Goldonna has an average high temperature of 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Goldonna, LA affordable or expensive?

Goldonna's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Goldonna is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,500 and the median rent is $863 per month.

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

Goldonna has a violent crime rate of 395.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1947.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Goldonna, LA a Good Place to Live?

Goldonna is a small town of 352 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $45,179 and a 9.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Goldonna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Goldonna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Goldonna 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: 86.3

Goldonna's overall cost of living index is 86.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Goldonna costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Goldonna, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$863	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,179	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Goldonna's violent crime rate is 395.7 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

395.7 /100k

Property Crime

1947.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Goldonna is served primarily by Natchitoches Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Goldonna, LA	National Avg
School District	Natchitoches Parish	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Goldonna sees average highs of 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Goldonna, LA
Average High — January	57.7°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	56.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Goldonna, LA	National Avg
Population	352	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.9%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Goldonna

Goldonna, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71031

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goldonna, LA affordable or expensive?

Goldonna's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Goldonna roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,500 and median rent is $863/month.

What is the crime rate in Goldonna, LA?

Goldonna's violent crime rate is 395.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1947.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Goldonna?

Public schools in Goldonna are operated by Natchitoches Parish. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Goldonna, LA a good place to live?

Goldonna, LA has a population of 352, a median household income of $45,179, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%. 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 Goldonna?

Goldonna averages 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Goldonna?

Goldonna, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71031.

What is the population of Goldonna?

The population of Goldonna, Louisiana is 352 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Goldonna?

Key numbers for living in Goldonna: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $88,500, median household income $45,179, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goldonna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.