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Coushatta, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Red River Parish County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,945 Population 582/sq mi density
$29,477 Median Income $16,049 per capita
$91,800 Home Value $112,446 Zillow
$701 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
652 Violent Crime/100K 5,651 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,477 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, $701/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Coushatta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation153 ft (47 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density582/sq mi
Coordinates32.0258°N, 93.3406°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRed River Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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

39 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 98 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 103 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 112 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 93 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 106 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 13 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 94 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 97 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 88 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 127 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 64 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 86 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 66 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 118 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 144 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 90 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 95 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 101 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 102 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 10 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 289 km
2020 Laura Category 4 23 km
2020 Delta Category 2 218 km
2019 Barry Category 1 291 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 236 km
2008 Ike Category 2 218 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 194 km
2005 Rita Category 3 184 km
2002 Lili Category 1 246 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 230 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 288 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 254 km
1985 Danny Category 1 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

623 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 73 fatalities, 1,061 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 73 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 65 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 63 km 18
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 83 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 81 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 100 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 43 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 51 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 68 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 99 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 86 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 70 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 62 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 61 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 66 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 66 km
2011 TD13 4,208 23 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,833 62 km
2024 SNF LAKEVIEW RX 3,790 92 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 66 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 87 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 60 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 77 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,431 68 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 46 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,287 70 km
2010 RX10COMP36-45 3,272 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in

Coushatta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.9").

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