Lawtell, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,044
Population
252/sq mi density
$49,274
Median Income
$26,254 per capita
$24,300
Home Value
$128,078 Zillow
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,274 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawtell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 53°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in |
Lawtell has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (4.5").