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Heflin, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bienville Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
215 Population 113/sq mi density
$42,813 Median Income $27,158 per capita
$114,300 Home Value $119,557 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 418 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Heflin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates32.4591°N, 93.2731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBienville Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 119 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 125 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 130 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 118 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 125 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 36 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 70 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 137 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 84 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 68 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 101 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 113 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 67 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 102 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 65 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 99 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 120 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 124 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 47 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 54 km
2020 Delta Category 2 265 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 273 km
2008 Ike Category 2 251 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 242 km
2005 Rita Category 2 232 km
2002 Lili Category 1 289 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 264 km
1985 Danny Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

672 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 863 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 53 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 45 km 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 99 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 87 km 18
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 57 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 80 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 58 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 81 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,498 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 100 km
2011 TD13 4,208 48 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 60 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 77 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 64 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 64 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 64 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 52 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 60 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,560 99 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,343 60 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,289 77 km
2011 592 2,278 85 km
2024 RX WINN C76-77 2,097 83 km
2022 WINN 90 2,096 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in

Heflin has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.9").

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