Mathews
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Mathews is a small, friendly community set in Louisiana's bayou country. Known for its natural scenery and authentic southern hospitality, it offers visitors a quiet retreat from city life. The pace here is relaxed and ideal for those seeking tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
593
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.69°, -90.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,790
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
40
English
100
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
13.5°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1459 mm
Internet Speed
262 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HUM
Distance
17 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 2026-03-23.
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 4 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 62/100.