About Scott
Scott is a close-knit town in southern Louisiana, home to 9,468 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Scott is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 807 residents per square mile.
📰 Scott News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Scott Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Scott — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,468.
- Easy reach of Lafayette (5 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
📍 Neighborhoods in Scott
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Scott
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Waffle House — american
- Deja Brew — coffee shop (café)
- Fezzo's Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar of Scott — seafood
- Laredo Taco
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Acadian Village · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Scott
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Scott
- J. Wallace James Elementary School
- L. Leo Judice Elementary School
- Scott Middle School
- Westside Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.