What are the schools like in Quitman, LA?

Quitman is served primarily by Jackson Parish. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Quitman?

The median household income in Quitman, LA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Quitman, LA?

Quitman has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Quitman, LA affordable or expensive?

Quitman's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Quitman is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,400 and the median rent is $885 per month.

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

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

Is Quitman, LA a Good Place to Live?

Quitman is a small town of 340 in Louisiana, with a median household income of N/A and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Quitman 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: 87.6

Quitman's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Quitman costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Quitman, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$885	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Quitman is served primarily by Jackson Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Quitman, LA	National Avg
School District	Jackson Parish	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Quitman sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 55.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Quitman, LA
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	55.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Quitman, LA	National Avg
Population	340	—
Median Age	20.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	40.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	47.1%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Hodge, LA 5 mi East Hodge, LA 5 mi Hodge, LA 6 mi Jonesboro, LA 8 mi Grambling, LA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Quitman

Quitman, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71268

Quitman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quitman, LA affordable or expensive?

Quitman's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Quitman roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,400 and median rent is $885/month.

What is the crime rate in Quitman, LA?

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

What are the schools like in Quitman?

Public schools in Quitman are operated by Jackson Parish. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Quitman, LA a good place to live?

Quitman, LA has a population of 340, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Quitman?

Quitman averages 57.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.4 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Quitman?

Quitman, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71268.

What is the population of Quitman?

The population of Quitman, Louisiana is 340 with a median age of 20.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Quitman?

Key numbers for living in Quitman: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $109,400, median household income N/A, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quitman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.