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Cameron, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Cameron Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
177
Population
15/sq mi density
$51,912
Median Income
$32,715 per capita
$133,900
Home Value
$215,460 Zillow
70°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
2,170 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,912 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7952°N, 93.2915°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cameron Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Charles Regional (LCH) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Cameron has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (3.3").