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Gilbert, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Franklin Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
318 Population 303/sq mi density
$49,750 Median Income $33,130 per capita
$86,400 Home Value $112,286 Zillow
$566 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $566/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilbert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation74 ft (23 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates32.0512°N, 91.6577°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.9 / 100
Community Resilience50.8 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 144 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 143 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 143 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 1 282 km
2021 Ida Category 4 181 km
2020 Laura Category 4 136 km
2020 Delta Category 2 247 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 265 km
2019 Barry Category 1 277 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 196 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 268 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 214 km
2005 Rita Category 3 289 km
2002 Lili Category 1 236 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 173 km
1985 Elena Category 3 232 km
1985 Danny Category 1 249 km
1985 Juan Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 209 fatalities, 2,607 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 41 km 47
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 78 km 38
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 52 km 10
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 100 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 94 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 93 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 71 km 32
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 59 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 86 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 11 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 26 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 32 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 87 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 99 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 96 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 97 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 94 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 95 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 97 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 100 PBURN 2,890 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,677 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 93 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 94 km
2022 C-32/33/34 2,580 86 km
2020 UNNAMED 2,539 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,523 91 km
2024 RX CAT C-8-9 2,513 86 km
2024 RX C-52 53 54 2,489 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,381 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,229 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,229 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in

Gilbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.2").

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