Fifth Ward, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,104
Population
212/sq mi density
$49,788
Median Income
$30,823 per capita
$875
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,788 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fifth Ward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1207°N, 92.1584°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rapides Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in |
Fifth Ward has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.6").