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Donaldsonville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ascension Parish County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
6,792
Population
1,797/sq mi density
$24,160
Median Income
$19,401 per capita
$175,500
Home Value
$162,666 Zillow
$838
Median Rent
47.9% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
499
Violent Crime/100K
6,829 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$24,160 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$175,500 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Donaldsonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0951°N, 90.9925°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ascension Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0401 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.0 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in |
Donaldsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.8").