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Galliano, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafourche Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,563 Population 589/sq mi density
$53,146 Median Income $30,334 per capita
$131,400 Home Value $95,585 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 48 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,146 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,400 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Galliano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density589/sq mi
Coordinates29.4459°N, 90.3077°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLafourche Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.7"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0390 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.4 / 100
Community Resilience95.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 60 km
2021 Ida Category 4 29 km
2020 Laura Category 4 282 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 39 km
2020 Delta Category 2 261 km
2020 Sally Category 2 214 km
2019 Barry Category 1 155 km
2017 Nate Category 1 114 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 19 km
2009 Ida Category 1 189 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 47 km
2005 Katrina Category 5 69 km
2005 Rita Category 4 267 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 34 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 213 km
2002 Lili Category 4 173 km
1998 Georges Category 2 160 km
1998 Earl Category 2 188 km
1997 Danny Category 1 48 km
1995 Opal Category 4 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

277 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 613 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 72 km 0
Oct 3, 1964 EF4 18 km 22
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 55 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 70 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 71 km 2
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 29 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 51 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 63 km 1
Jun 6, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF2 92 km 2
Feb 23, 2016 EF2 72 km 0
Feb 13, 2007 EF2 68 km 1
Feb 13, 2007 EF2 53 km 0
Feb 2, 2006 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 6, 2005 EF2 40 km 0
Mar 15, 2000 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 10, 1998 EF2 12 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 1 B (2,030 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNIT 1 B 2,030 84 km
1998 UNIT 7 1,623 98 km
2011 BAD ROMANCE 1,305 79 km
2004 UNITS 1A-1B 1,108 84 km
2010 UNNAMED 904 66 km
2009 GOOSEPOINT C 864 100 km
1996 1 B 846 82 km
2006 BOY SCOUT EAST 826 99 km
1998 UNIT 2 A 821 84 km
1997 1 A 797 86 km
2005 UNT 4A SAMMY SLOUGH 717 100 km
2004 12 SOUTH EAST 542 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
March 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in

Galliano has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (3.4").

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