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Banks Springs, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caldwell Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,432 Population 456/sq mi density
$22,240 Median Income $18,267 per capita
$70,400 Home Value $130,805 Zillow
$340 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$22,240 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $340/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Banks Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates32.0764°N, 92.0851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaldwell Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience55.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 26, 2024.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 117 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 118 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 135 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 144 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 118 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 116 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 138 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 134 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 120 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 124 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 130 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 120 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 116 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 117 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 120 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 1 298 km
2021 Ida Category 4 205 km
2020 Laura Category 4 96 km
2020 Delta Category 2 233 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 295 km
2019 Barry Category 1 276 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 198 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 245 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 254 km
2005 Rita Category 3 260 km
2002 Lili Category 1 232 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 179 km
1985 Elena Category 3 266 km
1985 Danny Category 1 238 km
1985 Juan Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

575 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 1,181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 67 km 47
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 82 km 10
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 64 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 73 km 2
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 27 km 1
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 83 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 31 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,498 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 64 km
2011 TD13 4,208 96 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 63 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 74 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 70 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 100 PBURN 2,890 76 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 53 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 68 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 73 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 73 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,677 65 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 60 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 72 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 73 km
2022 C-32/33/34 2,580 56 km
2020 UNNAMED 2,539 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,523 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Banks Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.3").

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