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Epps, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Carroll Parish County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
529 Population 545/sq mi density
$51,528 Median Income $19,819 per capita
$74,400 Home Value $88,760 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 42.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,528 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value, $879/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Epps enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation100 ft (30 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density545/sq mi
Coordinates32.6038°N, 91.4814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWest Carroll Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.4 / 100
Community Resilience24.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 84 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 120 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 132 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 132 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 122 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 128 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 129 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 128 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 132 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 124 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 136 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 117 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 118 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 136 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 2 232 km
2020 Laura Category 3 166 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 278 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 259 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 211 km
2002 Lili Category 1 300 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 235 km
1985 Elena Category 3 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 254 fatalities, 3,067 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 25 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 99 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 63 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 52 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 28 km 10
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 51 km 2
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 77 km 13
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 45 km 58
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 58 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 43 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 69 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 98 km
2010 DREW 1,283 94 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 87 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 85 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 87 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 87 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 86 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 87 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 86 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 82 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 94 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 86 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 89 km
2021 JONES LAKE 727 94 km
1998 BOLDINHOS 717 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in

Epps has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.0").

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