St. Martin Parish

Household income

$55,9602024

Home value

$164,2002024

Unemployment

3.6%2026

Violent crime

2772023

Higher than communities in Louisiana

Work from home

8.1%2024

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Zoning

Council considers three exceptions to allow mobile homes in nonresidential zones

The council took motions to grant exceptions to move single-family mobile homes onto properties zoned I-1, C-2 and W3 for three separate applicants; each item had a motion, a second and the chair called for the vote (tally not recorded in transcript).

St. Martin Parish — Nov 4, 2026

Ordinance introduced to shrink servitude beside drainage channel L-36A-IH from 100 to 60 feet

Parish says 110 properties on LCDBG clearance list; 64 voluntary forms sent, 10 residents signaled interest

Civil Service review for fire chief applicants announced; clerk reminds council of required certificates

Council reviews resolutions authorizing parish president to sign veterans agreement and construction change orders

Condemnation

Council hears how condemnation would proceed if LCDBG grant awarded

Transportation

Parish, city agree to 50/50 change-order approach so Seiber Road project can go to bid

Audit

Audit shows 'clean' opinion on presented funds, flags unsecured library deposits

Nov 4VideoAbout 64 voluntary forms have been mailed; roughly 10 residents have expressed interest.Oct 21VideoCouncil signaled support for 50/50 split for change orders to allow bidding to proceed.Oct 7VideoAmendment approved and submission advanced.Sep 16VideoExtension is working on pasture mealybug, apple snail and screw worm management; no definitive, cheap control yet for some pests.

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What stands out in St. Martin Parish

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare St. Martin Parish with communities in Louisiana or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, St. Martin Parish was more favorable than communities in Louisiana on health insurance coverage of older adults with a disability.

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Acadiana Workforce Solutions urges parish to recruit employers for Nov. 10 career fair

Council reviews $1.2M–$2.17M Catahoula culvert options, flags siltation risk at lake outlet

Council plans list of voluntary properties for housing grant as December deadline approaches

Council hears requests to reduce drainage servitudes on multiple parcels