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Lawtell, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,044
Population
252/sq mi density
$49,274
Median Income
$26,254 per capita
$24,300
Home Value
$128,078 Zillow
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,738
Violent Crime/100K
7,135 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,274 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,738 violent crimes/100K (357% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawtell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 61 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5126°N, 92.1832°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Evangeline Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in |
Lawtell has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (4.5").