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Anacoco, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vernon Parish County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
792 Population 257/sq mi density
$67,375 Median Income $30,853 per capita
$190,100 Home Value $170,566 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
603 Violent Crime/100K 7,494 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,375 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,100 home value, $883/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
603 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Anacoco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation330 ft (101 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates31.2569°N, 93.3465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVernon Parish County
Nearest AirportBeauregard Regional (DRI)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.18"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 122 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 126 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 137 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 112 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 132 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 98 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 149 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 79 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 78 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 81 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 103 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 115 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 121 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 120 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 96 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 87 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 130 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 123 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 96 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 293 km
2021 Ida Category 4 254 km
2020 Laura Category 4 8 km
2020 Delta Category 2 136 km
2019 Barry Category 1 215 km
2008 Ike Category 2 188 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 174 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 109 km
2005 Rita Category 3 111 km
2002 Lili Category 2 172 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 178 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 279 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 210 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 176 km
1985 Juan Category 1 219 km
1985 Danny Category 1 153 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 346 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 79 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 35 km 9
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 46 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 66 km 1
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 90 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 42 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 79 km 1
Jan 19, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 11, 1968 EF3 62 km 0
May 1, 1967 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 16, 1957 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 66 km 3
Jan 6, 1951 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 54 km
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 88 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 52 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 40 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 92 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 57 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 54 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 47 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 37 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 31 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 29 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 55 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 49°F (10°C) 6.2 in Wettest

Anacoco has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.6").

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