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Georgetown, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · LaSalle Parish County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
280 Population 215/sq mi density
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation78 ft (24 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates31.7585°N, 92.3803°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaSalle Parish County
Nearest AirportEsler Regional (ESF)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.5"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience66.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 99 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 147 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 142 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 95 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 97 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 147 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 123 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 100 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 96 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 108 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 279 km
2021 Ida Category 4 198 km
2020 Laura Category 4 73 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 293 km
2020 Delta Category 2 191 km
2019 Barry Category 1 241 km
2008 Ike Category 2 290 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 169 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 200 km
2005 Rita Category 3 215 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 274 km
2002 Lili Category 1 196 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 154 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 276 km
1985 Elena Category 2 272 km
1985 Danny Category 1 198 km
1985 Juan Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 474 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 41 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 100 km 9
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 88 km 2
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 18 km 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 53 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 15 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 94 km 1
Sep 12, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HWY 113 (7,104 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 HWY 113 7,104 95 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 91 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 70 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 63 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 25 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 68 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 99 km
2011 TD13 4,208 76 km
2018 C-238 3,709 96 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 69 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 18 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,599 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 5.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.6").

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