Downsville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Union Parish County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
136
Population
184/sq mi density
$111,071
Median Income
$37,155 per capita
$280,000
Home Value
$211,228 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$111,071 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $875/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Downsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6264°N, 92.4129°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in |
Downsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.5").