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Dodson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
261
Population
104/sq mi density
$34,115
Median Income
$19,861 per capita
$717
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,408
Violent Crime/100K
5,742 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$34,115 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,408 violent crimes/100K (271% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dodson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0791°N, 92.6586°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Dodson has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.6").