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Jennings, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,679
Population
917/sq mi density
$45,194
Median Income
$27,299 per capita
$140,800
Home Value
$131,294 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
424
Violent Crime/100K
2,890 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,194 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jennings enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2240°N, 92.6583°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson Davis Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Chennault International (CWF) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in |
Jennings has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (4.0").