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Eros, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
322 Population 322/sq mi density
$27,045 Median Income $11,392 per capita
$525 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$27,045 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Eros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation208 ft (63 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates32.3926°N, 92.4239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson Parish County
Nearest AirportRuston Regional (RSN)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.0 / 100
Community Resilience38.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 89 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 149 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 148 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 73 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 102 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 91 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 143 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 147 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 94 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 90 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 93 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 91 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 77 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 80 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 93 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 90 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 80 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 91 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 95 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 252 km
2020 Laura Category 4 77 km
2020 Delta Category 2 259 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 238 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 258 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 290 km
2005 Rita Category 3 264 km
2002 Lili Category 1 266 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 221 km
1985 Danny Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 954 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 90 km 47
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 48 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 27 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 75 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 59 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 68 km 3
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 59 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,498 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 75 km
2011 TD13 4,208 74 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 83 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 69 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 55 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 72 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 64 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 59 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 59 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,677 89 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 54 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 59 km
2022 C-32/33/34 2,580 80 km
2020 UNNAMED 2,539 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,523 76 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
March 56°F (14°C) 5.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in

Eros has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").

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