Elton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,132
Population
682/sq mi density
$36,211
Median Income
$23,034 per capita
$88,000
Home Value
$124,027 Zillow
$493
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$36,211 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $493/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4813°N, 92.6976°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allen Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Chennault International (CWF) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in |
Elton has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (4.1").