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Erath, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vermilion Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,865
Population
1,060/sq mi density
$45,526
Median Income
$29,827 per capita
$133,700
Home Value
$149,013 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
340
Violent Crime/100K
1,214 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,526 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Erath 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 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9588°N, 92.0374°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Vermilion Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Acadiana Regional (ARA) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in |
Erath has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (4.0").