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Choudrant, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,382 Population 327/sq mi density
$58,281 Median Income $46,856 per capita
$286,500 Home Value $247,676 Zillow
$934 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
736 Violent Crime/100K 6,602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,281 median income, 0.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$286,500 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
736 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Choudrant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation173 ft (53 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates32.5331°N, 92.5262°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln Parish County
Nearest AirportRuston Regional (RSN)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.8 / 100
Community Resilience53.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 87 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 136 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 137 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 55 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 86 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 74 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 131 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 135 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 94 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 88 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 76 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 75 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 60 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 63 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 90 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 81 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 89 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 73 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 94 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 270 km
2020 Laura Category 3 80 km
2020 Delta Category 1 273 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 255 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 268 km
2005 Rita Category 2 271 km
2002 Lili Category 1 283 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 239 km
1985 Danny Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 449 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 49 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 27 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 14 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 57 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 77 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 67 km 3
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 34 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 65 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,498 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 89 km
2011 TD13 4,208 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 100 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 98 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 79 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 87 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 66 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 66 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 65 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 61 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 66 km
2022 C-32/33/34 2,580 96 km
2020 UNNAMED 2,539 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,523 91 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 56°F (14°C) 5.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in

Choudrant has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").

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