HJ Lewis Flooded Indian Mounds, 1883
Jonesville’s story
138 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1860.
- 1888Jonesville is settled
JonesvilleLA
A town of 1,531, settled in 1888.
Population
1,531
2025 Census estimate · −11.5% since 2020
Typical home
$124K
+16% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
50.2
years
Jobs based here
909
Balanced
Is Jonesville a good place to live?
Jonesville’s best subject grade is an A for walkability; its weakest is a D− for health. 34% of residents live below the poverty line in Jonesville, against 20% in Louisiana’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. On walkability, just 4 of Louisiana’s 252 towns do better. The median household income is $44K, and 34% of residents live below the poverty line. Jonesville’s trail density is 1.4 miles per square mile, where Louisiana’s towns sit at 0.2 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Jonesville's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 95% of U.S. towns. Jonesville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Jonesville stand out
Where Jonesville beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 90% of U.S. towns
13.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
32 measures vs. Louisiana
3 better10 too close to call19 worse
| Widest gap | Jonesville | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 23.3% | 12.4% |
Worth knowing · HealthD−
Less healthy than 99% of U.S. towns
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
A shrinking town
Jonesville has shrunk 32% since 2010
2,265 counted in 2010 and 1,728 in 2020; an estimated 1,531 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Jonesville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Louisiana), ordered by how far Jonesville is from typical.
HealthNear the bottom of U.S. towns on CDC estimates; Riverland Medical Center 16.5 miles awayD−Open →Jobs & incomeD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.5 of 20; 18.2% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsBOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 0% conserved landC−Open →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 93° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives here23% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Jonesville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jonesville, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of JonesvilleEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Jonesville Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jonesville’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 hereCatahoula Parish Registrar of VotersCatahoula Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7134371343 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 Jonesville.
HealthD−
Near the bottom of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Jonesville beats the Louisiana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19. 37% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Jonesville.
1%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Jonesville | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 27% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 44% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
3 better10 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Jonesville | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.4% | 16.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.2% | 7.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 23.3% | 12.4% |
Riverland Medical Center
16.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
Public schools in Jonesville beat 64% of Louisiana districts
Its public schools are run by the Catahoula Parish school district. Its two schools are below.
64%of LA districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesville Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 211 | C |
| Block High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 179 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade C+
The typical home in Jonesville is valued at about $124K
The typical Jonesville home is worth about $124,000, up 16% in a year, 42% below the Louisiana typical home.
$124KZillow home value
Typical home value
Jonesville$124K
Louisiana$214K
+16%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Jonesville faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 55 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jonesville.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
55
paid flood claims since 1979
12
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Jonesville stands out in Louisiana and nationally: the median age there is higher
The median age in Jonesville is 50.2 years. Jonesville has lost 11% of its people since 2020, down to 1,531 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (17% statewide).
50.2median age · LA 38
| Jonesville | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 years | 37.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 20% | 29% |
JonesvilleLouisianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma23%
High school36%
Some college10%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s9%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
58% women, 42% men
About 72 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±7 points). Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Jonesville | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.1% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.3% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.4% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.8% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.1% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.3% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 23.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.2% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.4% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.3% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 8.9% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.8% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Jonesville
Jonesville has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Jonesville’s July high is 92°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring55–78°
Summer71–92°
Fall55–79°
Nov 22
typical first frost
Mar 6
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
With 1.4 jobs for every working resident, Jonesville draws in 754 commuters
About one in 4 of Jonesville’s working residents works in town. Jobs based in Jonesville fell to 909 in 2023, 204 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Harrisonburg (11%), Jena (6%) and Alexandria (3%).
23%work in town
| Jonesville | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 23% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Jonesville23%
Harrisonburg11%
Jena6%
Alexandria3%
Ferriday3%
20 mi
median commute distance
909
jobs based in Jonesville
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 90% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsC−
Jonesville has set aside 0.2% of its land for conservation
2.6 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
0.2%conserved
0.2%
conserved · 2 of 1,225 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 1.4 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jonesville
19pages on Jonesville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jonesville; the nearest are
Louisiana Christian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Pineville40.5 mi$20,266 tuitionCentral Louisiana Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Alexandria42 mi$4,099 in-state tuitionAlcorn State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Alcorn State, MS44.3 mi$8,785 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Jonesville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
About Jonesville
Town in Louisiana, United States
Jonesville is the largest town in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, United States, at the confluence of the Ouachita, Tensas, and Little rivers. The three rivers become the Black River at Jonesville. As of the 2020 census, Jonesville had a population of 1,728. The four rivers which intersect near Jonesville are all subject to flooding. There are surrounding soybean and cotton fields; a few plantation houses still stand, built during the former slavery-based, planter-dominated economy; the population fell significantly when a textile mill shut down in the late 1980s.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 59 ft
- ZIP code
- 71343
- Area code
- 318
Questions about Jonesville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jonesville, LA expensive?
That is 2.5 years of the area's median household income ($50,275 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.