Krotz Springs, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Landry Parish County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
771
Population
462/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$35,966 per capita
$55,400
Home Value
$123,813 Zillow
68°F
Avg Temperature
453
Violent Crime/100K
2,718 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Krotz Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5294°N, 91.7549°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Landry Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in |
Krotz Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (3.8").