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Harrisonburg, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Catahoula Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
317
Population
327/sq mi density
$30,694
Median Income
$50,146 per capita
$77,300
Home Value
$120,657 Zillow
$704
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
814
Violent Crime/100K
5,608 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,694 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,300 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
814 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrisonburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 44 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7685°N, 91.8230°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Catahoula Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Harrisonburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.5").