Kaplan, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,271
Population
1,833/sq mi density
$36,578
Median Income
$24,667 per capita
$153,800
Home Value
$140,866 Zillow
$782
Median Rent
47.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$36,578 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$153,800 home value, $782/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kaplan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0060°N, 92.2839°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 49.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in |
Kaplan has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.8").