Harahan, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
8,939
Population
4,425/sq mi density
$78,222
Median Income
$49,092 per capita
$309,400
Home Value
$312,474 Zillow
$1,052
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
105
Violent Crime/100K
745 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,222 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$309,400 home value, $1,052/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Harahan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9364°N, 90.2027°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Charles Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 100.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in |
Harahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and October the driest (3.6").