Athens, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
286
Population
82/sq mi density
$16,250
Median Income
$19,318 per capita
$91,500
Home Value
$97,188 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Athens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 366 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6580°N, 93.0277°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Webster Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in |
Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.2").