What are the schools like in Natchez, LA?

School district data for Natchez is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Natchez?

The median household income in Natchez, LA is $22,031 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Natchez, LA?

Natchez has an average high temperature of 59.8°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches.

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

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

Natchez 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 Natchez, LA a Good Place to Live?

Natchez is a small town of 304 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $22,031 and a 4.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Natchez stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Natchez 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 Natchez metro area.

Metric	Natchez, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$285	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$22,031	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Natchez'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

Metric	Natchez, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Natchez sees average highs of 59.8°F in January and 95.3°F in July, with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Natchez, LA
Average High — January	59.8°F
Average High — July	95.3°F
Annual Precipitation	55.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Natchez, LA	National Avg
Population	304	—
Median Age	59.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	16.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	83.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.6%	22.2%
65 and over	5.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Point Place, LA 2 mi Vienna Bend, LA 5 mi Natchitoches, LA 5 mi St. Maurice, LA 9 mi Provencal, LA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Natchez

Natchez, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71456

Natchez vs Other Cities

Natchez, LA vs Point Place, LA Natchez, LA vs Vienna Bend, LA Natchez, LA vs Natchitoches, LA Natchez, LA vs St. Maurice, LA Natchez, LA vs Provencal, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Natchez, LA affordable or expensive?

Natchez has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $285/month against a median household income of $22,031.

What is the crime rate in Natchez, LA?

Natchez'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 Natchez?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Natchez, LA a good place to live?

Natchez, LA has a population of 304, a median household income of $22,031, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Natchez?

Natchez averages 59.8°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Natchez?

Natchez, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71456.

What is the population of Natchez?

The population of Natchez, Louisiana is 304 with a median age of 59.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Natchez?

Key numbers for living in Natchez: median home N/A, median household income $22,031, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Natchez side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.