CallataGuidesNatchitoches, LA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Natchitoches, LA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 35,9822024 est.
- Establishments
- 835CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Natchitoches, LA micropolitan area
The Natchitoches, LA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Louisiana and had 35,982 residents in July 2024, down 4.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 771st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 747th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Natchitoches Parish, LA | 35,982 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Natchitoches, LA
County Business Patterns counted 835 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 11,991 people in mid-March with $568.8 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.4 employees per establishment. 52.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (123), health care and social assistance (101), and accommodation and food services (100).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 123 | 1,594 | $43,436,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 101 | 1,897 | $82,484,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 100 | 1,760 | $29,468,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 92 | 412 | $10,049,000 |
| Construction (23) | 67 | 558 | $25,958,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 67 | 644 (high noise) | $44,158,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 64 | 285 | $12,967,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 54 | 212 | $7,117,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 29 | 353 (high noise) | $18,549,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 25 | 261 | $8,612,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 24 | 469 | $20,780,000 |
| Information (51) | 18 | 130 | $6,211,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 16 | 202 | $15,169,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 14 | 2,670 | $177,728,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 14 | 66 (high noise) | $1,096,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 13 | 270 | $16,664,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 74 | $6,684,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 125 (high noise) | $41,251,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 8 (high noise) | $359,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Natchitoches, LA's businesses compare
Natchitoches, LA has 23.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 5.6% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,432 (30.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.0% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 437 | 52.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 180 | 21.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 119 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 66 | 7.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 33 | 4.0% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Natchitoches, LA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 46 have a published Census count in Natchitoches, LA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (33), full-service restaurants (26), and law offices (20). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 30.6 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 33 | 768 | 23.3 |
| Full-service restaurants | 26 | 581 | 22.3 |
| Law offices | 20 | 70 | 3.5 |
| Physician practices | 17 | 91 | 5.4 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 17 | 83 | 4.9 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 184 | 15.3 |
| Site preparation contractors | 11 | 84 | 7.6 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 10 | 55 | 5.5 |
| Home health care agencies | 9 | 326 | 36.2 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 9 | 39 | 4.3 |
| Dental offices | 8 | 47 | 5.9 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 7 | 12 | 1.7 |
| Child day care services | 7 | 71 | 10.1 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | 47 | 7.8 |
| General automotive repair shops | 6 | — | — |
| Gift, novelty and souvenir stores | 6 | — | — |
| Mental health practices | 5 | 30 | 6.0 |
| Medical laboratories | 5 | 22 | 4.4 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 5 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 5 | 11 | 2.2 |
| Landscaping services | 5 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 5 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 5 | — | — |
| Optometry practices | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Natchitoches, LA
The area's named cities and towns have 22 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 318 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 22 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches, LA | 17,165 | 318 | 19 |
Phone costs for a typical Natchitoches, LA business
A 14-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Natchitoches, LA. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $420.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $349.30. Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Natchitoches, LA
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Natchitoches, LA is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Natchitoches, LA?
318, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Natchitoches, LA area?
835 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Natchitoches, LA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).