Bernice, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,170
Population
361/sq mi density
$24,278
Median Income
$19,939 per capita
$90,300
Home Value
$109,581 Zillow
$680
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,278 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, $680/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bernice 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. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 212 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8277°N, 92.6585°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in |
Bernice has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (3.5").