Kentwood, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Helena Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,057
Population
289/sq mi density
$32,074
Median Income
$20,315 per capita
$93,000
Home Value
$179,402 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
48.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,074 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kentwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 222 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9338°N, 90.5152°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Helena Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in |
Kentwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and November the driest (3.7").