Lafitte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
464
Population
96/sq mi density
$47,059
Median Income
$37,522 per capita
$190,200
Home Value
$195,337 Zillow
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,059 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$190,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafitte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7109°N, 90.0968°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in |
Lafitte has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and October the driest (3.6").