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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code70533

Area code337

Living in Erath

Housing in Erath

$146K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Erath home is worth about $146,000, about the same as a year ago, 33% below the Louisiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Erath

B⁻

Safety Grade B-

Erath reports less crime per resident than 53% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Erath 3.1

Louisiana 4.7

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Erath 5.2

Louisiana 18.6

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Erath

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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.

Lafayette

19%

Abbeville

14%

New Iberia

Youngsville

4%Work in townlive and work in Erath 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 312Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Erath →

Health in Erath

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 49% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Louisiana

4better than LA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.2%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · better 12.9%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityLA 16.8% · better

Care nearby

Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville · 4.3 mi · ER

Abbeville Community Health Center Main SiteAbbeville · 5.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Erath · CMS · HRSAHealth in Erath →

Natural hazards in Erath

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

659Does Erath flood?paid flood claims since 1978 11Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Erath

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Erath →

Climate in Erath

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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.

64° / 45°Winter

78° / 59°Spring

91° / 73°Summer

80° / 60°Fall

How much snow does Erath get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 5, with the last in spring around Feb 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Erath →

Schools in Erath

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School Grade A

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.

DistrictVermilion ParishSchools3

Dozier Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 556 students Erath Middle School AMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 466 students Erath High School AHigh · Grades 9–12 · 557 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.