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Converse, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Sabine Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
406 Population 186/sq mi density
$64,750 Median Income $36,275 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $150,429 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
652 Violent Crime/100K 5,651 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Converse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates31.7795°N, 93.7001°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySabine Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience14.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 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 65 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 70 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 81 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 57 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 75 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 54 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 104 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 113 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 54 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 22 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 95 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 101 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 75 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 25 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 93 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 60 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 67 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 45 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 66 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 62 km
2020 Delta Category 2 202 km
2019 Barry Category 1 282 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 238 km
2008 Ike Category 2 175 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 165 km
2005 Rita Category 3 147 km
2002 Lili Category 1 239 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 238 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 251 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 217 km
1985 Danny Category 1 220 km
1985 Juan Category 1 284 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 971 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 84 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 80 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 35 km 18
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 100 km 1
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 46 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RXCOMP89-90-93-115 (10,602 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 59 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 49 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 65 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 73 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 60 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 18 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 96 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 22 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 65 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 65 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 93 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 69 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 79 km
2011 POWERLINE FIRE 4,490 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 72 km
2010 RX10COMP31-32-33-34 4,317 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,302 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in

Converse has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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