Cut Off, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafourche Parish County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,157 Population 352/sq mi density
$79,214 Median Income $34,412 per capita
$161,900 Home Value $131,521 Zillow
$759 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$79,214 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,900 home value, $759/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cut Off enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation1 ft (0 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density352/sq mi
Coordinates29.5163°N, 90.3297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLafourche Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.7"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.19"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %54.4%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0390 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.4 / 100
Community Resilience95.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 56 km
2021 Ida Category 4 26 km
2020 Laura Category 4 282 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 44 km
2020 Delta Category 2 256 km
2020 Sally Category 2 216 km
2019 Barry Category 1 154 km
2017 Nate Category 1 117 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 21 km
2009 Ida Category 1 195 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 50 km
2005 Katrina Category 5 71 km
2005 Rita Category 4 271 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 42 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 218 km
2002 Lili Category 4 175 km
1998 Georges Category 2 161 km
1998 Earl Category 2 195 km
1997 Danny Category 1 55 km
1995 Opal Category 4 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

316 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 637 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 64 km 0
Oct 3, 1964 EF4 10 km 22
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 49 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 64 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 63 km 2
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 10, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 55 km 1
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 6, 2019 EF2 85 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF2 64 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF2 85 km 2
Feb 13, 2007 EF2 61 km 1
Feb 13, 2007 EF2 47 km 0
Feb 2, 2006 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 1 B (2,030 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNIT 1 B 2,030 78 km
1998 UNIT 4 CD 1,729 94 km
1998 UNIT 7 1,623 91 km
2011 BAD ROMANCE 1,305 73 km
2004 UNITS 1A-1B 1,108 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 950 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 904 58 km
2009 GOOSEPOINT C 864 93 km
1996 1 B 846 76 km
2006 BOY SCOUT EAST 826 93 km
1998 UNIT 2 A 821 78 km
1997 1 A 797 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 750 100 km
2005 UNT 4A SAMMY SLOUGH 717 93 km
2009 BAPTISTE CEMETERY 684 100 km
2004 12 SOUTH EAST 542 94 km
1997 STAND 2 521 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
April 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
October 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in

Cut Off has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and November the driest (3.5").

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