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Jena, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · LaSalle Parish County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,139
Population
753/sq mi density
$85,955
Median Income
$38,950 per capita
$157,900
Home Value
$154,425 Zillow
$922
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
89
Violent Crime/100K
89 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,955 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,900 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jena 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 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 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 Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 753/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6902°N, 92.1286°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | LaSalle Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Jena has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.5").