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Broussard, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Martin Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
13,791
Population
759/sq mi density
$116,613
Median Income
$46,211 per capita
$301,000
Home Value
$278,781 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
41.7% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
246
Violent Crime/100K
3,304 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$116,613 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$301,000 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Broussard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 759/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1408°N, 91.9561°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Martin Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.4 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in |
Broussard has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (4.1").