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Jean Lafitte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,223
Population
380/sq mi density
$61,703
Median Income
$29,876 per capita
$207,600
Home Value
$195,337 Zillow
$973
Median Rent
14.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
445
Violent Crime/100K
2,742 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,703 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$207,600 home value, $973/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jean Lafitte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7534°N, 90.1016°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in |
Jean Lafitte has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").