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Clarence, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Natchitoches Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
317 Population 202/sq mi density
$40,313 Median Income $18,552 per capita
$94,200 Home Value $182,275 Zillow
$994 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,200 home value, $994/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates31.8203°N, 93.0291°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNatchitoches Parish County
Nearest AirportAlexandria International (AEX)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 127 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 133 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 142 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 120 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 137 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 45 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 131 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 112 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 125 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 137 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 86 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 123 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 89 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 136 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 126 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 123 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 129 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 130 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 43 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 252 km
2020 Laura Category 4 21 km
2020 Delta Category 2 192 km
2019 Barry Category 1 259 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 200 km
2008 Ike Category 2 234 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 178 km
2005 Rita Category 3 179 km
2002 Lili Category 1 214 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 194 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 280 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 246 km
1985 Danny Category 1 205 km
1985 Juan Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

563 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 545 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 21 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 83 km 9
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 93 km 18
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 84 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 53 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 12 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 7 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 3, 1978 EF3 77 km 2
Jan 18, 1973 EF3 77 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AIRPORT (8,458 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 87 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 94 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 84 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 40 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 39 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 83 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 77 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 38 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 85 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 35 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 81 km
2011 TD13 4,208 27 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,833 79 km
2024 SNF LAKEVIEW RX 3,790 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
April 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Clarence has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.5").

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