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Stonewall is a small town of 2,334 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $66,667
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stonewall 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 Stonewall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stonewall 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: 87.1
Stonewall's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stonewall costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stonewall, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$232,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$995
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stonewall's violent crime rate is 123.8 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.8 /100k
Property Crime
764.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stonewall is served primarily by DeSoto Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stonewall, LA
National Avg
School District
DeSoto Parish
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stonewall sees average highs of 55.7°F in January
and 93.1°F in July,
with 53.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Stonewall's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stonewall roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $232,300 and median rent is $995/month.
Stonewall's violent crime rate is 123.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 764.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stonewall are operated by DeSoto Parish.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stonewall, LA has a population of 2,334, a median household income of $66,667, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
Stonewall averages 55.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.7 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stonewall, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71078.
The population of Stonewall, Louisiana is 2,334 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stonewall: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $232,300, median household income $66,667, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stonewall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
