Cameron
6.7
High score (8-10)
Cameron Parish has the best duck hunting in Louisiana — the marshes along the Gulf are a legitimate draw for serious hunters, and that specific culture creates its own social bonding environment. Cameron is also home to some of the best commercial shrimping operations in the Gulf, and the fishing culture here has a real warmth toward men who participate in it. Land prices are extremely low given the hurricane risk, which means opportunity if you have the risk tolerance.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Cameron Parish was devastated by Hurricane Rita in 2005 and then again by Laura and Delta in 2020 — the population, already thin, has not recovered. The infrastructure is minimal. What's here is outdoor industry: fishing, shrimping, trapping, and the oil-service infrastructure. The communities that remain are tight-knit survivors. Not a social environment in any conventional sense but genuinely welcoming at the individual level to people who engage with the coastal culture.
Lower score (below 6)
Cameron Parish was essentially destroyed twice in 15 years by hurricanes and is one of the fastest-disappearing landmasses in Louisiana — the marsh is sinking into the Gulf. The remaining population is tiny and almost entirely focused on fishing, trapping, and petrochemical support work. There is no town social scene. The town of Cameron itself was largely not rebuilt. This is a working coastal community, not a place to establish a social life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Cameron, Louisiana?
$63k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Cameron, Louisiana?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Cameron, Louisiana?
29% men have degree
What's the average male height in Cameron, Louisiana?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Cameron, Louisiana?
Local women avg 29.6