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Palmetto, LA
Village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Population
119
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
134
ZIP codes
0
Palmetto and its ZIP codes
Palmetto at a glance
- Palmetto is 26% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Palmetto, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Landry Parish. PPP loans are for Palmetto.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,457
23,882 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$584M
FY 2026, $7,073 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Palmetto, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,223
6.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmetto, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
22.8%
U.S. 12.1% +10.7 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Palmetto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LebeauCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.7 |
| MelvilleTown | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Port BarreTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WashingtonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Krotz SpringsTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| OpelousasCity | 17 mi | 9.7 |
| LeonvilleTown | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| PlauchevilleVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| MorganzaVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| SimmesportTown | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| FordocheTown | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| EvergreenTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| CottonportTown | 21 mi | 2 |
| ArnaudvilleTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| LawtellCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmetto, LA in?
- Palmetto is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Palmetto, LA?
- About 119 people live in Palmetto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmetto?
- Nearby places include Lebeau (4.4 mi), Melville (9.7 mi), Port Barre (11 mi), Washington (11 mi), Morrow (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023