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Elton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,132
Population
682/sq mi density
$36,211
Median Income
$23,034 per capita
$88,000
Home Value
$121,703 Zillow
$493
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
2,188 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elton 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 63.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 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 | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in |
Elton has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (4.0").