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Arabi, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Bernard Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,436 Population 2,520/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $31,896 per capita
$212,400 Home Value $216,238 Zillow
$998 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 2,801 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$212,400 home value, $998/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Arabi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density2,520/sq mi
Coordinates29.9530°N, 89.9963°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Bernard Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0438 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.52 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.2 / 100
Community Resilience96.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 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 96 km
2021 Ida Category 4 59 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 29 km
2020 Delta Category 2 280 km
2020 Sally Category 2 190 km
2019 Barry Category 1 198 km
2017 Nate Category 1 77 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 78 km
2009 Ida Category 1 205 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 108 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 47 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 275 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 84 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 202 km
2002 Lili Category 4 219 km
1998 Georges Category 2 117 km
1998 Earl Category 2 218 km
1997 Danny Category 1 77 km
1995 Opal Category 4 246 km
1995 Erin Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

520 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 793 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 52 km 0
Oct 3, 1964 EF4 53 km 22
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 9 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 6 km 0
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 83 km 0
May 26, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 46 km 2
May 19, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 61 km 0
May 16, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 13, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 6, 1953 EF3 90 km 2
Apr 10, 2024 EF2 38 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 15 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 49 km 1
Jun 6, 2019 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KILN (BAYOU BACON) (3,576 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 KILN (BAYOU BACON) 3,576 71 km
2006 SANDY FOX FIRE 3,167 95 km
2000 UNIT 1 B 2,030 20 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,984 93 km
1998 UNIT 4 CD 1,729 40 km
2015 BAYOU LACROIX 1,714 65 km
2009 SLIDELL AIRPORT 1,663 49 km
1998 UNIT 7 1,623 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,594 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,482 83 km
2020 TILLMAN ROAD 1,395 96 km
2011 BAD ROMANCE 1,305 15 km
2011 TONEY ISLAND 1,215 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,206 71 km
2006 WHITE SANDS FIRE 1,193 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,111 84 km
2004 UNITS 1A-1B 1,108 20 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,102 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,049 85 km
2006 JUNIPER RELOAD FIRE 955 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
March 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 62°F (16°C) 4.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in

Arabi has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.1").

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