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Jackson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Feliciana Parish County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,976
Population
891/sq mi density
$37,981
Median Income
$7,021 per capita
$121,700
Home Value
$201,095 Zillow
$729
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
2,257
Violent Crime/100K
347 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,981 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$121,700 home value, $729/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,257 violent crimes/100K (494% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8346°N, 91.2085°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | East Feliciana Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.8").