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Lacassine, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
175 Population 100/sq mi density
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
2,669 Violent Crime/100K 2,828 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,669 violent crimes/100K (602% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lacassine 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 Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates30.2331°N, 92.9208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson Davis Parish County
Nearest AirportChennault International (CWF)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.5"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.75"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.5 / 100
Community Resilience39.4 / 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)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 186 km
2021 Ida Category 4 207 km
2020 Laura Category 4 55 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 252 km
2020 Delta Category 2 15 km
2019 Barry Category 1 99 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 251 km
2008 Ike Category 2 200 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 98 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 66 km
2005 Rita Category 3 92 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 296 km
2002 Lili Category 3 65 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 118 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 231 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 156 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 138 km
1985 Juan Category 1 98 km
1985 Danny Category 1 34 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

653 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 656 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957 EF4 79 km 1
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 94 km 9
May 17, 2020 EF3 68 km 1
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 76 km 1
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 11 km 0
May 20, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 67 km 1
Apr 21, 1977 EF3 94 km 1
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 28 km 2
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 24 km 0
Feb 12, 1971 EF3 27 km 0
Oct 11, 1970 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 25, 1969 EF3 68 km 1
May 1, 1967 EF3 49 km 0
Sep 10, 1961 EF3 65 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 76 km
2023 LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 18,392 62 km
2005 LACASSINE POOL 16,640 29 km
2002 BAYOU COMPLEX 15,744 78 km
1993 PF UNIT 5 15,059 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 99 km
2007 UNIT 5 13,959 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 63 km
1990 U 2 PF 90 1 12,490 75 km
2005 UNIT 4 05 01 11,749 76 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,431 89 km
2011 SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3) 10,195 71 km
2014 PINTAIL 9,498 64 km
1987 U 1 PF 87 09 8,953 64 km
1998 UNIT 1 RX 8,913 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,563 60 km
1996 UNIT 7 8,298 87 km
2011 SABINE WEST 2011 UNIT 5 8,184 89 km
2022 NORTHLINE 8,096 67 km
2000 RX 3 7,409 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
April 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in Wettest
October 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in

Lacassine has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (3.7").

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