Living in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Pointe Coupee Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 22,251, part of the Baton Rouge, LA MSA metro area. The main communities are New Roads.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $833/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $191K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 64°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Pointe Coupee Parish has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a predominantly working-class population (15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.