Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Estherwood, above both Louisiana’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 162 Louisiana towns, just 6 have a higher median age than Estherwood. Ellis Hoffpauir House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Estherwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Estherwood beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Estherwood, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Estherwood.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 20 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Estherwood.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Acadia Parish school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estherwood Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–7 | Grades PK–7 | 203 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Estherwood for work: only 1% work in town. Estherwood’s average trip to work is 31 minutes, above both the Louisiana town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Jobs based in Estherwood fell to 39 in 2023, 29 fewer than in 2013.
| Estherwood | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $46,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Estherwood has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Estherwood is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
31% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Estherwood. Estherwood beats the Louisiana average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 45% of adults have high blood pressure in Estherwood.
| Estherwood | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 44% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 42% | 36% |
| What stands out | Estherwood | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 14% | 16.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.3% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Estherwood | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $748 a month | $990 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 68% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Estherwood; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Estherwood residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
Where Estherwood’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Louisiana, United States
Estherwood is a village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Estherwood had a population of 694. It is part of the Crowley Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Estherwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
