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Gibsland, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bienville Parish County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
783 Population 298/sq mi density
$20,915 Median Income $18,506 per capita
$92,400 Home Value $104,601 Zillow
$545 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
139 Violent Crime/100K 2,167 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,915 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$92,400 home value, $545/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gibsland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation284 ft (87 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density298/sq mi
Coordinates32.5402°N, 93.0553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBienville Parish County
Nearest AirportRuston Regional (RSN)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 141 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 147 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 140 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 147 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 51 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 87 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 121 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 64 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 87 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 81 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 82 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 122 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 86 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 95 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 142 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 149 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 146 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 62 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 147 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 60 km
2020 Delta Category 1 272 km
2008 Ike Category 2 273 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 272 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 254 km
2005 Rita Category 2 248 km
2002 Lili Category 1 291 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 261 km
1985 Danny Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

647 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 786 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 73 km 7
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 98 km 2
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 65 km 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 92 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 36 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 7 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 51 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 97 km
2011 TD13 4,208 55 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 77 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 61 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 62 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 62 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 52 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 57 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 62 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,343 57 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 43 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,289 75 km
2024 RX WINN C76-77 2,097 83 km
2022 WINN 90 2,096 93 km
2018 C-112 2,034 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in

Gibsland has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.0").

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