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Belcher, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caddo Parish County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
261 Population 166/sq mi density
$80,500 Median Income $35,628 per capita
$170,300 Home Value $155,629 Zillow
$1,078 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
199 Violent Crime/100K 1,493 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $1,078/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Belcher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation185 ft (56 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates32.7522°N, 93.8372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaddo Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0445 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 105 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 109 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 109 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 110 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 106 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 83 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 15 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 145 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 113 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 22 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 112 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 132 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 22 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 111 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 12 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 120 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 110 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 111 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 93 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 109 km
2008 Ike Category 2 239 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 274 km
2005 Rita Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

692 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 735 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 25 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 29 km 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 86 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 88 km 18
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 96 km 1
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 61 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 28 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 58 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 30 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 90 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 86 km
2011 592 2,278 24 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 41 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,614 97 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 45 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 57 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 81 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 25 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 56 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 24 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 53 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 15 km
2018 C-28 882 53 km
2004 BUSSEY 795 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Belcher has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.0").

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