What are the schools like in Monterey, LA?

Monterey is served primarily by Concordia Parish. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Monterey?

The median household income in Monterey, LA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.7%.

What is the weather like in Monterey, LA?

Monterey has an average high temperature of 56.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

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

Monterey has a violent crime rate of 508.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1178.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Monterey, LA a Good Place to Live?

Monterey is a small town of 238 in Louisiana, with a median household income of N/A and a 12.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Monterey stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Monterey metro area.

Metric	Monterey, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Monterey's violent crime rate is 508.9 per 100,000 residents — 34% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

508.9 /100k

Property Crime

1178.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Monterey is served primarily by Concordia Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Monterey, LA	National Avg
School District	Concordia Parish	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Monterey sees average highs of 56.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 59.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Monterey, LA
Average High — January	56.8°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	59.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Monterey, LA	National Avg
Population	238	—
Median Age	50.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jonesville, LA 14 mi Ridgecrest, LA 16 mi Minorca, LA 16 mi Ferriday, LA 16 mi Wallace Ridge, LA 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Monterey

Monterey, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71354

Monterey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monterey, LA affordable or expensive?

Monterey has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Monterey, LA?

Monterey's violent crime rate is 508.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1178.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Monterey?

Public schools in Monterey are operated by Concordia Parish. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Monterey, LA a good place to live?

Monterey, LA has a population of 238, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 12.7%. 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 Monterey?

Monterey averages 56.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.6 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Monterey?

Monterey, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71354.

What is the population of Monterey?

The population of Monterey, Louisiana is 238 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Monterey?

Key numbers for living in Monterey: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monterey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.