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Delhi, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Richland Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,593 Population 903/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $24,284 per capita
$899 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Delhi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation94 ft (29 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density903/sq mi
Coordinates32.4528°N, 91.4900°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRichland Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience63.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively 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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 98 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 127 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 133 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 133 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 138 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 137 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 139 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 130 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 133 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 137 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 124 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 126 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 144 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 216 km
2020 Laura Category 4 160 km
2020 Delta Category 2 294 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 271 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 243 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 206 km
2002 Lili Category 1 283 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 218 km
1985 Elena Category 3 252 km
1985 Danny Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

642 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 287 fatalities, 3,337 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 8 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 93 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 57 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 63 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 19 km 10
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 54 km 2
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 52 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 73 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 95 km 32
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 96 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 53 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 84 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 71 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 99 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 97 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 99 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 98 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 97 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 99 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 98 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 94 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 97 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 99 km
1998 BOLDINHOS 717 97 km
2010 UNNAMED 691 98 km
1990 BOULDING H 681 98 km
2011 BOULDINGHOUSE 679 97 km
2002 PINE ISLAND 676 94 km
1988 BRAD TRAM 676 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
February 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in Coldest

Delhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.0").

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