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Bunkie, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
3,299
Population
1,092/sq mi density
$21,634
Median Income
$22,238 per capita
$84,200
Home Value
$97,585 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
47.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,179
Violent Crime/100K
6,167 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$21,634 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,179 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bunkie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9537°N, 92.1881°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Evangeline Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Bunkie has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (4.3").