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Brownfields, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,263
Population
1,271/sq mi density
$50,809
Median Income
$25,150 per capita
$181,400
Home Value
$176,371 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
37.6% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
2,759 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,809 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$181,400 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownfields enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5434°N, 91.1241°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0413 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.70 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.14 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in |
Brownfields has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.8").