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DeRidder, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Beauregard Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,812 Population 1,056/sq mi density
$58,596 Median Income $32,744 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $178,419 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
603 Violent Crime/100K 7,494 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,596 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
603 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
DeRidder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density1,056/sq mi
Coordinates30.8450°N, 93.2952°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBeauregard Parish County
Nearest AirportBeauregard Regional (DRI)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.3 / 100
Community Resilience29.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 146 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 144 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 106 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 118 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 127 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 120 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 150 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 133 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 141 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 142 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 140 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 126 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 258 km
2021 Ida Category 4 240 km
2020 Laura Category 4 40 km
2020 Delta Category 2 91 km
2019 Barry Category 1 174 km
2008 Ike Category 2 192 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 147 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 67 km
2005 Rita Category 3 86 km
2002 Lili Category 2 134 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 157 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 246 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 174 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 143 km
1985 Juan Category 1 174 km
1985 Danny Category 1 110 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

612 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 449 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957 EF4 93 km 1
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 34 km 9
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 3 km 1
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 58 km 1
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
May 13, 1982 EF3 82 km 1
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 12, 1971 EF3 70 km 0
May 1, 1967 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 16, 1957 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 84 km 3
Apr 4, 1952 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 6, 1951 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 12, 1950 EF3 94 km 5
Jul 8, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 20 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 35 km
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 63 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 74 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 70 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 72 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 45 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 73 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 31 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 78 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 73 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 62 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 95 km
2011 POWERLINE FIRE 4,490 80 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Driest
May 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
December 51°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest

DeRidder has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.6") and April the driest (3.8").

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