Homer, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,694
Population
579/sq mi density
$21,396
Median Income
$23,148 per capita
$55,500
Home Value
$98,830 Zillow
$687
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,396 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,500 home value, $687/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Homer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7938°N, 93.0591°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Webster Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Homer has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.3").