Jean Lafitte ( JEEN lə-FEET) is a town on Bayou Barataria in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Located in Jefferson Parish, it is named after the privateer Jean Lafitte. The population was 1,809 at the 2020 census. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.

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Living in Jean Lafitte

Housing in Jean Lafitte

$212K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Jean Lafitte home is worth about $212,000, about the same as a year ago, close to the Louisiana typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Jean Lafitte

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Jean Lafitte's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Jean Lafitte 0

Louisiana 5.8

U.S. 3.9

Property crime per 1,000

Jean Lafitte 1.1

Louisiana 26.2

U.S. 19.5

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Jean Lafitte

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Most working residents leave Jean Lafitte for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are New Orleans (11%), Metairie (9%) and Harvey (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

New Orleans

11%

Metairie

Harvey

Marrero

7%Work in townlive and work in Jean Lafitte 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 190Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jean Lafitte →

Health in Jean Lafitte

Health Grade D

Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Louisiana

3better than LA·1worse

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

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · better 13.6%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityLA 16.8% · better 8.5%More adults who have had cancerLA 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero · 5.7 mi · ER

Jefferson Community Health Care Centers Dba Inclusivcare-Rfk Lafitte Medical ClinicLafitte · 2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Jean Lafitte

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 100% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Coastal flooding🌊 Inland flooding

675Does Jean Lafitte flood?paid flood claims since 1982 15Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Jean Lafitte

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jean Lafitte →

Climate in Jean Lafitte

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Jean Lafitte has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 45°, and snow is almost unheard of.

65° / 47°Winter

78° / 60°Spring

90° / 74°Summer

80° / 62°Fall

How much snow does Jean Lafitte get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 12, with the last in spring around Feb 10.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 Jean Lafitte →

Schools in Jean Lafitte

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School Grade B

The public schools Jean Lafitte’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictJefferson ParishSchools1

Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 360 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.