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Gueydan, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Acadia Parish County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,431
Population
1,573/sq mi density
$29,223
Median Income
$24,250 per capita
$82,100
Home Value
$117,299 Zillow
$656
Median Rent
39.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
424
Violent Crime/100K
2,890 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$29,223 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, $656/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Gueydan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0290°N, 92.5070°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Acadia Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in |
Gueydan has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (3.9").