Creola, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
273 Population 666/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $15,016 per capita
$1,145 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Creola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density666/sq mi
Coordinates31.4269°N, 92.4810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant Parish County
Nearest AirportAlexandria International (AEX)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.47"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.32"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience38.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 112 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 142 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 146 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 106 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 110 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 144 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 113 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 109 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 128 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 253 km
2021 Ida Category 4 185 km
2020 Laura Category 4 82 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 282 km
2020 Delta Category 2 153 km
2019 Barry Category 1 205 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 295 km
2008 Ike Category 2 272 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 137 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 165 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 276 km
2005 Rita Category 3 186 km
2002 Lili Category 1 160 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 127 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 274 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 243 km
1985 Elena Category 2 268 km
1985 Danny Category 1 160 km
1985 Juan Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 447 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 51 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 67 km 9
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 98 km 1
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 99 km 1
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 55 km 1
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 77 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 52 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 63 km 1
Sep 12, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 14 km 0
Jan 18, 1973 EF3 80 km 1
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,496 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 77 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 59 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 32 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 56 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 52 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 25 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 38 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 30 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 51 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 68 km
2011 TD13 4,208 91 km
2018 C-238 3,709 64 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 31 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in

Creola has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.3").

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