Carencro, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
10,882
Population
1,384/sq mi density
$70,217
Median Income
$31,927 per capita
$211,200
Home Value
$220,606 Zillow
$924
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
415
Violent Crime/100K
2,045 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,217 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,200 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
415 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Carencro 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. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3126°N, 92.0387°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 49.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in |
Carencro has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (4.2").