Scott, Louisiana
Scott is a city of 8,609 people in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, founded in 1907.
Why visit Scott
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Alexandre Mouton House, Bank of Scott and Moncus Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Scott
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Scott
Scott is the fourth largest municipality in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 8,614 as of the 2010 U.S. census, and 8,119 at the 2020 census, up from 7,870 at the 2000 census. Scott is a suburban community of Lafayette and is part of the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area in Acadiana.
From the Wikipedia article Scott, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
School · 4.8 mi
Public research university in Lafayette, Louisiana
Museums and landmarks13
Alexandre Mouton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
House in the USA
Bank of Scott
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Scott, United States of America
Brandt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Daigle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
Elrose
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
House in Lafayette, Louisiana
Evangeline Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic building in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Gordon Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic building in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Hope Lodge No. 145
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Masonic temple in Lafayette, Louisiana
J. Arthur Roy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
School building in Lafayette, United States of America
Lafayette Hardware Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Commercial building in Lafayette, Louisiana
Old Guaranty Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Bank building in Lafayette, United States of America
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
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Restaurants and cafes17
Don's Specialty Meats
Restaurant · American, Cajun · 0.7 mi
730 I-10 South Frontage Road, Scott
Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 07:00-19:00
Deja Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
1517 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Fezzo's Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar of Scott
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 0.8 mi
720 South Frontage Road, Scott
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.7 mi
116 Ambassador Caffrey Parkway, Scott
Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:30-23:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 2.0 mi
940 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
5 more on the map.
History
In 1902, Gabby Anderson built a western-style saloon to serve as "an exclusive, all-men's bar and a meeting place for old folks." His reason for the saloon is because he believed "this is where the West begins." However, it is believed that the slogan started because Scott was where eastern train fare rates ended and western train, referred to as the "West Line", fare rates began.
The Union Pacific Railroad, formerly the Southern Pacific Railroad, cuts the town in two. The first settler of Scott was Alexander Delhomme, who took land in the northern part of the town. Delhomme owned the first hay-mowing machine, grist mill and cotton gin. By 1880, the train depot was completed and the town became a village. In 1907, the town was incorporated and named after J. B. Scott, who was division superintendent of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The village became a town in 1960, and the town became a city in 1990.
From the History section of Scott, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship9
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
St. John's Cathedral
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
1100 Chaisson Street, Scott
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
School · 4.6 mi
400 Patterson Street, Lafayette
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
School · 5.2 mi
801 Mudd Ave., Lafayette
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
School · 5.8 mi
200 18Th St., Lafayette
Healthcare5
Community Mental Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette
Premier Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
307 Alcide Dominique Drive, Lafayette
Map of Scott
107 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 41°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 45°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 57°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 65°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 58°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lafayette (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lafayette Parish has had 33 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-27: Tropical Storm Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Ossun 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Lafayette 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Carencro 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Duson 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Milton 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Maurice 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Rayne 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Broussard 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Youngsville 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Breaux Bridge 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Scott Louisiana - Fezzo's Seafood, Aaj2545, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elrose, Lafayette, LA, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lafayette LA Alexandre Mouton House Dec2007 012 (2630681351), Richard Byrd from Lafayette, LA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lafayette Louisiana Stjohnchurch, Original uploader was Mc361210 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Lafayette Louisiana Lee Main Church, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope Lodge 145, Lafayette, LA, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brandt, Paigecbroadbent, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Scott Louisiana 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Old Lafayette City Hall, Leroy J. Langlois, Public domain
- Lafayette LA Jefferson Street Apartments, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gordon Hotel, Lafayette, LA, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lafayette Hardware Store, Lafayette, LA, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stephens Hall at UL Lafayette 2022, TheLionHasSeen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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