Grosse Tete, Louisiana
Village · Population 538 · #208 in Louisiana
About Grosse Tete
Grosse Tete, LA is a tiny community located in central Louisiana, home to 538 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Grosse Tete holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.47 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 366 residents per square mile.
📰 Grosse Tete News Today
- Bridge between La. 77 and Sidney Road over Bayou Grosse Tete to close for inspection WBRZ · Aug 3
- Alfred "Ory" Persick Sr. Obituary (2026) - Grosse Tete, LA - Wilbert Funeral Home - Plaquemine Legacy obituary · Jun 5
- I-10 back open after crash near Grosse Tete KLFY.com · Apr 30
- String of thefts prompts Iberville Parish sheriff to urge residents to lock doors WAFB · Jan 7
- Kathleen M. Stuart's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services · May 17
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What Makes Grosse Tete Unique
- The only place in America named Grosse Tete — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gross Tete Memorial Park · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)538
Rank in state#208 of 304
Land area1.47 sq mi
Density366/sq mi
Coordinates30.4154, -91.4394