1938 · Madame Dronet weaving. Erath, Louisiana · Library of Congress
Erath’s story
Erath in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
ErathLA
A town of 1,907. Public schools that outperform most of Louisiana.
Population
1,907
−4.1% since 2010
Typical home
$146K
+0.3% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
43.6
years
Jobs based here
312
A commuter town
What makes Erath stand out
The 3 things Erath does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Erath for work
Where Erath’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
312jobs based in Erath
4%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Erath’s report card
Now in Erath
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Live in Erath? Is an A for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Erath’s Town Square.
Weather
Forecast →84°
Mostly Clear
H 91° · L 74°
Local news
All →- Erath Girls Volleyball (Erath, LA) ScheduleSports Illustrated · Sep 28
- Fire hoses, fais-do-dos and fireworks: How Acadiana celebrates the Fourth of Julytheadvocate.com · Jul 5
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Erath. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Erath’s public schools outperform 91% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Erath’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dozier Elementary School | PK–5 | 556 | A |
| Erath Middle School | 6–8 | 466 | A |
| Erath High School | 9–12 | 557 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.
92risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCold waves
659
paid flood claims since 1978
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Erath beats the Louisiana average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Louisiana
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Erath | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.9% | 16.8% |
Abbeville General Hospital
4.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
69th
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Erath
Most working residents leave Erath for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Lafayette (19%), Abbeville (14%) and New Iberia (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Erath4%
Lafayette19%
Abbeville14%
New Iberia6%
Youngsville4%
14 mi
median commute distance
312
jobs based in Erath
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Erath home is worth about $146K
The typical Erath home is worth about $146,000, about the same as a year ago, 33% below the Louisiana typical home.
$146KZillow home value
Typical home value
Erath$146K
Louisiana$217K
+0.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Erath 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.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter45–64°
Spring59–78°
Summer73–91°
Fall60–80°
Dec 5
typical first frost
Feb 14
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 53% of U.S. towns
Erath reports less crime per resident than 53% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Erath3.1
Louisiana4.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Erath5.2
Louisiana18.6
U.S.15.5
53rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
87th
percentile among LA towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
10
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Famous people from Erath
6 notable people were born in Erath.
About Erath
Town in Louisiana, United States
Erath is a town in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,114 at the 2010 census, and 2,030 at the 2020 population estimates program. It is part of the Abbeville micropolitan statistical area and the Lafayette metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,028
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 69 ft
- ZIP code
- 70533
- Area code
- 337
Erath’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Erath.
DelcambreErath
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