Living in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana

Morehouse Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 26,395. The main communities are Bastrop.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $562/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $79K. The county has a moderate unemployment rate at 5.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and very hot summers (highs around 91°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Morehouse Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.