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Bastrop, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Morehouse Parish County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
9,408
Population
1,099/sq mi density
$30,069
Median Income
$16,783 per capita
$85,400
Home Value
$83,167 Zillow
$828
Median Rent
42.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,004
Violent Crime/100K
8,143 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$30,069 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,004 violent crimes/100K (164% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bastrop 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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,099/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7749°N, 91.9078°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morehouse Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in |
Bastrop has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").