Lake Arthur, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,599
Population
1,405/sq mi density
$41,333
Median Income
$27,594 per capita
$77,600
Home Value
$112,869 Zillow
$653
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
156 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,333 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $653/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Arthur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0800°N, 92.6774°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson Davis Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Chennault International (CWF) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in |
Lake Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (3.1").