What are the schools like in Natalbany, LA?

Natalbany is served primarily by Tangipahoa Parish. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Natalbany?

The median household income in Natalbany, LA is $29,047 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.9%.

What is the weather like in Natalbany, LA?

Natalbany has an average high temperature of 61.5°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Natalbany, LA affordable or expensive?

Natalbany's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Natalbany is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,100 and the median rent is $1,041 per month.

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

Natalbany has a violent crime rate of 480.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1373.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Natalbany, LA a Good Place to Live?

Natalbany is a small town of 3,074 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $29,047 and a 12.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Natalbany 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 Natalbany is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Natalbany 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: 89.9

Natalbany's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Natalbany costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Natalbany, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,041	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	28.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$29,047	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Natalbany's violent crime rate is 480.1 per 100,000 residents — 26% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

480.1 /100k

Property Crime

1373.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Natalbany is served primarily by Tangipahoa Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Natalbany, LA	National Avg
School District	Tangipahoa Parish	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Natalbany sees average highs of 61.5°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 62.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Natalbany, LA
Average High — January	61.5°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	62.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Natalbany, LA	National Avg
Population	3,074	—
Median Age	28.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	46.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tickfaw, LA 2 mi Hammond, LA 4 mi Independence, LA 6 mi Albany, LA 7 mi Ponchatoula, LA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Natalbany

Natalbany, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

70466 70451

Natalbany vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Natalbany, LA affordable or expensive?

Natalbany's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Natalbany roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,100 and median rent is $1,041/month.

What is the crime rate in Natalbany, LA?

Natalbany's violent crime rate is 480.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1373.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Natalbany?

Public schools in Natalbany are operated by Tangipahoa Parish. The district has 17 elementary, 7 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Natalbany, LA a good place to live?

Natalbany, LA has a population of 3,074, a median household income of $29,047, and an unemployment rate of 12.9%. 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 Natalbany?

Natalbany averages 61.5°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Natalbany?

Natalbany, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 70466, 70451.

What is the population of Natalbany?

The population of Natalbany, Louisiana is 3,074 with a median age of 28.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Natalbany?

Key numbers for living in Natalbany: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $134,100, median household income $29,047, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Natalbany side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.