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French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
French Settlement is a small town set along the banks of the Amite River in southeastern Louisiana, known for its historic charm and tranquil, family-friendly atmosphere. The community prides itself on close ties and Southern hospitality, making it a peaceful retreat for those seeking authentic Louisiana living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
1,073
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.30°, -90.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,780
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
19.7°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
11.2°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-8.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1578 mm
Internet Speed
313 Mbps
Upload
500 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BTR
Distance
43 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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