Lafourche Crossing, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,439 Population 579/sq mi density
$78,173 Median Income $32,030 per capita
$257,600 Home Value $223,785 Zillow
$1,573 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,173 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$257,600 home value, $1,573/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafourche Crossing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates29.7675°N, 90.7697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Charles Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.1"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.67"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.80"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience100.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

27 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 23 km
2021 Ida Category 4 22 km
2020 Laura Category 4 244 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 65 km
2020 Delta Category 3 209 km
2020 Sally Category 2 260 km
2019 Barry Category 1 121 km
2017 Nate Category 1 152 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 49 km
2009 Ida Category 1 246 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 61 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 279 km
2005 Katrina Category 5 117 km
2005 Rita Category 4 252 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 91 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 267 km
2002 Lili Category 4 141 km
1998 Georges Category 2 193 km
1998 Earl Category 2 245 km
1997 Danny Category 1 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

423 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 823 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 41 km 0
Oct 3, 1964 EF4 43 km 22
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 70 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 39 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 46 km 2
Apr 26, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 25, 1969 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 34 km 0
Feb 6, 1953 EF3 80 km 2
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 64 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 36 km 1
Jun 6, 2019 EF2 45 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF2 63 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 1 B (2,030 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNIT 1 B 2,030 92 km
1998 UNIT 4 CD 1,729 97 km
1998 UNIT 7 1,623 96 km
2011 BAD ROMANCE 1,305 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,206 100 km
2004 UNITS 1A-1B 1,108 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 950 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 904 52 km
2009 GOOSEPOINT C 864 97 km
1996 1 B 846 90 km
2006 BOY SCOUT EAST 826 99 km
1998 UNIT 2 A 821 93 km
1997 1 A 797 94 km
2005 UNT 4A SAMMY SLOUGH 717 97 km
2009 BAPTISTE CEMETERY 684 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 8.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in Driest
December 56°F (14°C) 5.3 in

Lafourche Crossing has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and November the driest (3.8").

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