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Elton’s story
Elton in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
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A town of 862. A typical home worth about $124K.
Population
862
−12.1% since 2010
Typical home
$124K
+5.1% in a year
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
58.9
years
Jobs based here
54
A commuter town
What makes Elton stand out
The 2 things Elton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
862 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Elton’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →88°
Clear
H 92° · L 69°
Local news
All →- Elton Indians Girls Volleyball (Elton, LA) ScheduleSports Illustrated · Sep 17
- Elton teal festival to kick off teal season with music, food and communitykplctv.com · Sep 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elton. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities.
91risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesDrought
4
paid flood claims since 1978
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Elton home is worth about $124K
The typical Elton home is worth about $124,000, up 5.1% in a year, 43% below the Louisiana typical home.
$124KZillow home value
Typical home value
Elton$124K
Louisiana$217K
+5.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Elton’s public schools outperform 82% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Elton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Elementary School | PK–5 | 221 | B+ |
| Elton High School | 6–12 | 245 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Elton
Most working residents leave Elton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Jennings (19%), Lake Charles (8%) and Lafayette (7%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Elton1%
Jennings19%
Lake Charles8%
Lafayette7%
Welsh3%
28 mi
median commute distance
54
jobs based in Elton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Elton has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–63°
Spring58–78°
Summer73–91°
Fall58–80°
Nov 24
typical first frost
Mar 1
typical last frost
+0.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Elton is
Elton beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. Louisiana
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Elton | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.2% | 4.3% |
Allen Parish Hospital
9.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A shrinking town
Elton has shrunk 12.1% since 2010
1,128 people in 2010; 862 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Landmarks
2 places in Elton on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Elton
Town in Louisiana, United States
Elton is a town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 992 at the 2020 census, down from 1,128 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jennings Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 992
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 49 ft
- ZIP code
- 70532
- Area code
- 337
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