Branch, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Acadia Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
338
Population
46/sq mi density
$52,593
Median Income
$19,695 per capita
$38,000
Home Value
$149,824 Zillow
68°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$52,593 median income, 23.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Branch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3386°N, 92.2857°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Acadia Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in |
Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.8").