Dry Prong, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
390
Population
281/sq mi density
$67,833
Median Income
$31,038 per capita
$190,400
Home Value
$183,689 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,400 home value, $883/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dry Prong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 215 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5813°N, 92.5314°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grant Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Alexandria International (AEX) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in |
Dry Prong has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (3.7").