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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
$219,057 Zillow
$1,065
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
315 sunny days/yr
524
Violent Crime/100K
4,305 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,454 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$251,300 home value, $1,065/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafayette has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
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 | 58°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (4.3").