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Hodge, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
685 Population 706/sq mi density
$48,150 Median Income $20,485 per capita
$75,700 Home Value $141,833 Zillow
$728 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
1,408 Violent Crime/100K 5,742 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,150 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,700 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,408 violent crimes/100K (271% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hodge 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 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 Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation175 ft (53 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density706/sq mi
Coordinates32.2700°N, 92.7297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson Parish County
Nearest AirportRuston Regional (RSN)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.0 / 100
Community Resilience38.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 58 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 125 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 123 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 128 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 83 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 122 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 130 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 120 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 103 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 115 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 104 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 103 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 58 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 63 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 89 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 93 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 58 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 53 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 61 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 261 km
2020 Laura Category 4 46 km
2020 Delta Category 2 242 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 233 km
2008 Ike Category 2 281 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 234 km
2005 Rita Category 3 236 km
2002 Lili Category 1 256 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 220 km
1985 Danny Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 758 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 79 km 2
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 99 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 27 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 83 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 63 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 99 km 3
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 60 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-43/44 (5,340 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 C-43/44 5,340 95 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 60 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 89 km
2011 TD13 4,208 43 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 89 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 71 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 89 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 60 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,431 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 26 km
2021 C15/16 3,189 91 km
2019 C-15 16 27 3,130 91 km
2010 C-15 3,117 90 km
2024 RX KIS C-15-16 3,112 91 km
2022 C-29/35 3,088 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,079 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 45 km
1997 030 KISATCHIE HILLS 2,918 90 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 47°F (9°C) 5.9 in

Hodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.4").

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