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Jeanerette, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,732
Population
2,048/sq mi density
$51,311
Median Income
$26,680 per capita
$94,600
Home Value
$91,800 Zillow
$787
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
2,626 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,311 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,600 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jeanerette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,048/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9152°N, 91.6763°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Mary Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Acadiana Regional (ARA) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in |
Jeanerette has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and October the driest (3.9").