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Arcadia, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,682
Population
735/sq mi density
$35,303
Median Income
$22,998 per capita
$87,100
Home Value
$104,601 Zillow
$711
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
139
Violent Crime/100K
2,167 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,303 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Arcadia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 403 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5508°N, 92.9214°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in |
Arcadia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.2").