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Lake Providence, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Carroll Parish County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,424
Population
951/sq mi density
$24,670
Median Income
$16,939 per capita
$75,200
Home Value
$51,437 Zillow
$762
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
917
Violent Crime/100K
839 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$24,670 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, $762/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
917 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Providence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8020°N, 91.1752°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | East Carroll Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 6.1 in |
Lake Providence has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.0").