Elmwood, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
6,022
Population
1,597/sq mi density
$83,268
Median Income
$51,511 per capita
$188,300
Home Value
$424,725 Zillow
$1,474
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$83,268 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,300 home value, $1,474/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmwood has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9540°N, 90.1874°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Charles Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 100.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in |
Elmwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and October the driest (3.6").