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Gonzales, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ascension Parish County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
12,748
Population
1,392/sq mi density
$66,152
Median Income
$34,546 per capita
$212,800
Home Value
$285,413 Zillow
$1,550
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
558
Violent Crime/100K
8,528 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,152 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$212,800 home value, $1,550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gonzales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2127°N, 90.9224°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ascension Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0401 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.0 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in |
Gonzales has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").