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Bienville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
153 Population 14/sq mi density
$625 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 418 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bienville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation214 ft (65 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates32.3632°N, 92.9748°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson Parish County
Nearest AirportRuston Regional (RSN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.0 / 100
Community Resilience38.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 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 M4.8 140 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 146 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 138 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 147 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 41 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 100 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 148 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 113 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 78 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 98 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 95 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 97 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 115 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 97 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 110 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 140 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 148 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 50 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 144 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 285 km
2020 Laura Category 4 42 km
2020 Delta Category 2 252 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 251 km
2008 Ike Category 2 267 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 237 km
2005 Rita Category 3 233 km
2002 Lili Category 1 271 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 240 km
1985 Danny Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

622 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 840 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 82 km 7
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 95 km 2
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 74 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 33 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 77 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 15 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,104 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 95 km
2011 TD13 4,208 37 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 96 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 89 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 93 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 36 km
2021 C15/16 3,189 96 km
2019 C-15 16 27 3,130 96 km
2010 C-15 3,117 94 km
2024 RX KIS C-15-16 3,112 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 56 km
1997 030 KISATCHIE HILLS 2,918 97 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 40 km
2019 C-18/23 2,865 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 82 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 56°F (14°C) 5.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Bienville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.2").

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