Lafayette, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
121,537
Population
2,163/sq mi density
$61,454
Median Income
$39,861 per capita
$251,300
Home Value
$226,811 Zillow
$1,065
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
1,080
Violent Crime/100K
4,362 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,454 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$251,300 home value, $1,065/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,080 violent crimes/100K (184% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafayette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 49.4 sq mi (127.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2056°N, 92.0281°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 2 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in |
Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (3.7").