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Elizabeth, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
437 Population 265/sq mi density
$37,955 Median Income $27,886 per capita
$66,400 Home Value $137,743 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 2,188 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$37,955 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,400 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elizabeth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation158 ft (48 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates30.8657°N, 92.8018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAllen Parish County
Nearest AirportBeauregard Regional (DRI)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.81"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.33"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience39.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 144 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 146 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 149 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 140 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 147 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 149 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 146 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 226 km
2021 Ida Category 4 194 km
2020 Laura Category 4 60 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 282 km
2020 Delta Category 2 86 km
2019 Barry Category 1 152 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 275 km
2008 Ike Category 2 238 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 107 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 99 km
2005 Rita Category 3 131 km
2002 Lili Category 2 108 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 113 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 281 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 208 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 179 km
1985 Elena Category 2 287 km
1985 Juan Category 1 164 km
1985 Danny Category 1 97 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

685 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 571 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 33 km 9
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 84 km 1
May 17, 2020 EF3 68 km 1
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 44 km 1
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 12, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
May 1, 1967 EF3 25 km 0
Nov 16, 1957 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 59 km 3
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 81 km 4
Oct 15, 1957 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 4, 1952 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 65 km
2005 LACASSINE POOL 16,640 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 20 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 15 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 38 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 25 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 69 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 44 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 99 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 40 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 27 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 74 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 31 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 37 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,147 68 km
2024 SNF LAKEVIEW RX 3,790 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Driest
May 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
December 51°F (11°C) 6.8 in Wettest

Elizabeth has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (4.3").

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