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Bawcomville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,635 Population 831/sq mi density
$32,721 Median Income $19,781 per capita
$65,600 Home Value $192,584 Zillow
$979 Median Rent 39.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,721 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $979/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bawcomville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density831/sq mi
Coordinates32.4687°N, 92.1737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOuachita Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.8 / 100
Community Resilience79.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 141 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 114 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 76 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 92 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 100 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 119 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 115 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 95 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 91 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 78 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 81 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 118 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 115 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 105 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 114 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 98 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 245 km
2020 Laura Category 4 102 km
2020 Delta Category 2 272 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 243 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 277 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 269 km
2005 Rita Category 2 285 km
2002 Lili Category 1 275 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 224 km
1985 Elena Category 3 299 km
1985 Danny Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

548 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,182 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 67 km 47
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 82 km 10
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 25 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 0 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 47 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 80 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 66 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 46 km 3
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 96 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 92 km
2011 TD13 4,208 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 86 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 97 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 91 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 78 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 86 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 82 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 82 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 85 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 78 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 82 km
2022 C-32/33/34 2,580 92 km
2020 UNNAMED 2,539 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,523 90 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
December 47°F (9°C) 5.5 in

Bawcomville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.2").

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