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Dulac, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Terrebonne Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
574 Population 36/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $29,905 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $110,211 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
618 Violent Crime/100K 4,073 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
618 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dulac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-1 ft (0 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates29.4008°N, 90.6932°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTerrebonne Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.4"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience96.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 30 km
2021 Ida Category 4 14 km
2020 Laura Category 4 246 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 24 km
2020 Delta Category 2 227 km
2020 Sally Category 2 251 km
2019 Barry Category 1 118 km
2017 Nate Category 1 149 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 19 km
2009 Ida Category 1 218 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 22 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 298 km
2005 Katrina Category 5 106 km
2005 Rita Category 4 237 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 62 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 248 km
2002 Lili Category 4 138 km
1998 Georges Category 2 198 km
1998 Earl Category 2 212 km
1997 Danny Category 1 80 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

278 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 627 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 76 km 0
Oct 3, 1964 EF4 38 km 22
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 82 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 78 km 2
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 14 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 76 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 68 km 1
Jun 6, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF2 76 km 2
Feb 23, 2016 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 13, 2007 EF2 92 km 1
Feb 13, 2007 EF2 78 km 0
Feb 2, 2006 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 6, 2005 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 15, 2000 EF2 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (904 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 904 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
March 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
October 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in

Dulac has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and October the driest (3.4").

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