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Hayes, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
269 Population 97/sq mi density
$258,800 Home Value $232,735 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
2,669 Violent Crime/100K 2,828 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,669 violent crimes/100K (602% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hayes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates30.1111°N, 92.9239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson Davis Parish County
Nearest AirportChennault International (CWF)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.5 / 100
Community Resilience39.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 178 km
2021 Ida Category 4 211 km
2020 Laura Category 4 50 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 246 km
2020 Delta Category 3 3 km
2019 Barry Category 1 90 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 247 km
2008 Ike Category 2 194 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 101 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 68 km
2005 Rita Category 3 88 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 291 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 295 km
2002 Lili Category 3 61 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 118 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 225 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 147 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 135 km
1985 Juan Category 1 85 km
1985 Danny Category 1 25 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

632 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 664 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957 EF4 78 km 1
May 17, 2020 EF3 74 km 1
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 16 km 0
May 20, 1984 EF3 54 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 21, 1977 EF3 96 km 1
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 24 km 2
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 12, 1971 EF3 29 km 0
Oct 11, 1970 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 25, 1969 EF3 64 km 1
May 1, 1967 EF3 62 km 0
Sep 10, 1961 EF3 61 km 1
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 75 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 87 km
2023 LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 18,392 55 km
2005 LACASSINE POOL 16,640 16 km
2002 BAYOU COMPLEX 15,744 70 km
1993 PF UNIT 5 15,059 80 km
2007 UNIT 5 13,959 76 km
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 76 km
1990 U 2 PF 90 1 12,490 68 km
2005 UNIT 4 05 01 11,749 69 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,431 83 km
2011 SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3) 10,195 66 km
2014 PINTAIL 9,498 58 km
1987 U 1 PF 87 09 8,953 57 km
1998 UNIT 1 RX 8,913 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,563 48 km
1996 UNIT 7 8,298 81 km
2011 SABINE WEST 2011 UNIT 5 8,184 83 km
2022 NORTHLINE 8,096 61 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,414 96 km
2000 RX 3 7,409 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in Wettest
October 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in

Hayes has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (3.6").

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