St. Mary Magdalen Church, Rectory, and Cemetery · National Register of Historic Places
Abbeville’s story
176 years in pictures
12 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1850Abbeville is settled
AbbevilleLA
A town of 11,003, settled in 1850. Public schools that outperform most of Louisiana.
Population
11,003
−8.7% since 2010
Typical home
$142K
−0.8% in a year
Household income
$33K
median
Median age
33.9
years
Jobs based here
5,787
Balanced
What makes Abbeville stand out
The 3 things Abbeville does most differently from other towns.
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Weather
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H 0° · L 71°
Local news
All →- Inside the seven-month sprint to bring Elon Musk's SpaceX to LouisianaThe Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Sep 27
- SpaceX has big plans for a new Louisiana ‘Star Base,’ worrying some near thereNPR · Sep 20
- Vermilion Catholic Girls Volleyball (Abbeville, LA) ScheduleSports Illustrated · Sep 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Abbeville. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Abbeville’s public schools outperform 91% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Abbeville’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 91% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Park Elementary School | PK–2 | 376 | Not graded |
| James A. Herod Elementary School | 3–5 | 285 | C |
| J.H. Williams Middle School | 6–8 | 374 | C |
| Abbeville High School | 9–12 | 569 | C |
| Vermilion Catholic High School Private | PK–12 | 531 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Housing
A typical Abbeville home is worth about $142K
The typical Abbeville home is worth about $142,000, down 0.8% in a year, 35% below the Louisiana typical home.
$142KZillow home value
Typical home value
Abbeville$142K
Louisiana$217K
Market temperature
49
days on market
94%
sale-to-list price
−0.8%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
1.2% of Abbeville is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
1.2%conserved
1.2%
conserved · 46 of 3,882 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#67
most conserved land in LA
#22
most walkable in LA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lafitte Drive-In Park | — | 40 |
| 2. Comeaux Park | — | 40 |
| 3. Herbert Williams Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns
Abbeville beats the Louisiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Louisiana
1 better10 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Abbeville | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 35.5% | 22.5% |
Abbeville General Hospital
1.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
13th
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 98% of U.S. communities.
98risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
358
paid flood claims since 1978
12
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Abbeville
About one in 4 of Abbeville’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Lafayette (20%), Baton Rouge (3%) and Youngsville (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
23%work in town
Where working residents work
In Abbeville23%
Lafayette20%
Baton Rouge3%
Youngsville3%
Broussard3%
16 mi
median commute distance
5,787
jobs based in Abbeville
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Abbeville has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter45–64°
Spring59–79°
Summer73–91°
Fall60–80°
Dec 5
typical first frost
Feb 14
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Abbeville
Abbeville's reported crime rate is below Louisiana's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 85 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Abbeville7.7
Louisiana6.4
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Abbeville21.3
Louisiana28.2
U.S.20
85
violent crimes reported in 2022
234
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Landmarks
12 places in Abbeville on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Abbeville
City in Louisiana, United States
Abbeville is a city in and the parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 11,186 at the 2020 census. At the 2020 population estimates program, the population of the city was 11,927. It is located 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Lafayette.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1850
- Population
- 11,186
- Area
- 6.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- ZIP code
- 70510, 70511
- Area code
- 337
Abbeville’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Abbeville.