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Duson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,369
Population
458/sq mi density
$24,330
Median Income
$15,645 per capita
$57,400
Home Value
$213,324 Zillow
$754
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
907
Violent Crime/100K
4,834 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,330 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,400 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
907 violent crimes/100K (139% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Duson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2384°N, 92.1891°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in |
Duson has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (4.2").