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Bayou Goula, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Iberville Parish County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
342 Population 140/sq mi density
$1,112 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
639 Violent Crime/100K 3,410 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
639 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bayou Goula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates30.2170°N, 91.1809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIberville Parish County
Nearest AirportAcadiana Regional (ARA)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
65% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0437 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.9 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 74 km
2021 Ida Category 4 46 km
2020 Laura Category 4 209 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 123 km
2020 Delta Category 2 166 km
2019 Barry Category 1 120 km
2017 Nate Category 1 194 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 112 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 51 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 233 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 152 km
2005 Rita Category 3 246 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 154 km
2002 Lili Category 3 110 km
1998 Georges Category 2 220 km
1997 Danny Category 1 168 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 52 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 281 km
1988 Florence Category 1 200 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

571 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 761 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 90 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 52 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 27 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 72 km 2
Oct 14, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF3 74 km 1
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 26, 1973 EF3 33 km 0
Feb 29, 1972 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 25, 1969 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 27 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 99 km 4
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 15, 1957 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,206 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,206 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 904 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
June 80°F (26°C) 5.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in

Bayou Goula has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.9").

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