Slaughter, LA

Slaughter, Louisiana is located in the southwestern corner of the state. The town was founded in 1881 and named for C.W. Slaughter, a railroad official. At the 2010 census, the population was 1,811.

The area around Slaughter has been settled for over two centuries and is home to a variety of natural resources, including timber, oil and gas reserves, and fertile farmland. The town's economy is based largely on agriculture and tourism.

Real estate in Slaughter is dominated by single-family homes and small apartment complexes. There are also a few commercial properties available, but most of the growth in real estate has come from development of golf courses and retirement communities. The average price for a home in Slaughter is $130,000.