FBC Hornbeck 001, 2010
Hornbeck’s story
129 years in pictures
Census counts: 459 in 1910, 430 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1942 on.
- 1897Hornbeck is settled
HornbeckLA
A town of 398, settled in 1897.
Hodges Gardens · Photo: Wesley Van Mieghem · CC BY 2.0
Population
398
2025 Census estimate · −6.4% since 2020
Typical home
$167K
+4% in a year
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
44.8
years
Jobs based here
30
A commuter town
Is Hornbeck a good place to live?
Only 7 of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Hornbeck. Hornbeck has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
398 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hornbeck: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hornbeck, and how to reach them.
PowerSWEPCO13.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Hornbeck Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hornbeck’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVernon Parish Registrar of VotersVernon Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code7143971439 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hornbeck.
Work & commute
Most of Hornbeck’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Hornbeck for work: only 1% work in town. 22% of residents live below the poverty line in Hornbeck, above both Louisiana’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Leesville (18%), Many (4%) and Lake Charles (4%).
1%work in town
| Hornbeck | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Hornbeck1%
Leesville18%
Many4%
Lake Charles4%
New Llano3%
22 mi
median commute distance
30
jobs based in Hornbeck
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Hornbeck’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Vernon Parish school district. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Hornbeck High School, with 335 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornbeck High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 335 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Hornbeck faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Hornbeck are worth about $167K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Hornbeck home is worth about $167,000, up 4% in a year, 22% below the Louisiana typical home. 89% of households own their home in Hornbeck, against 68% in Louisiana’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Hornbeck’s median rent is $930 a month.
$167KZillow home value
| Hornbeck | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $930 a month | $990 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hornbeck$167K
Louisiana$214K
+4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Hornbeck has mild winters and hot summers
Hornbeck has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Hornbeck is 92°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–61°
Spring55–77°
Summer70–92°
Fall55–79°
Nov 27
typical first frost
Mar 3
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hornbeck is
Hornbeck beats the Louisiana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 30% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Hornbeck.
| Hornbeck | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
3 better27 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Hornbeck | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14% | 18.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 13.2% | 16.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.8% | 8.5% |
Byrd Regional Hospital
15 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hornbeck
18pages on Hornbeck
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hornbeck; the nearest are
Northwestern State University of LouisianaUniversity or college · Public · Natchitoches34.2 mi$8,864 in-state tuitionCentral Louisiana Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Alexandria56 mi$4,099 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Hornbeck residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Hornbeck for work
Where Hornbeck’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
30jobs based in Hornbeck
1%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hornbeck
Town in Louisiana, United States
Hornbeck is a town in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hornbeck had a population of 430. It is part of the Fort Johnson South Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 325 ft
- ZIP code
- 71439
- Area code
- 318
Questions about Hornbeck
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hornbeck, LA a good place to live?
Hornbeck has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.