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Lucky, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bienville Parish County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
186 Population 23/sq mi density
$24,063 Median Income $23,194 per capita
$863 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 418 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,063 median income, 1.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucky enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation239 ft (73 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates32.2441°N, 93.0133°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBienville Parish County
Nearest AirportRuston Regional (RSN)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 133 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 138 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 146 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 129 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 140 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 31 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 102 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 137 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 91 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 99 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 103 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 124 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 97 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 105 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 97 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 110 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 131 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 136 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 38 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 278 km
2020 Laura Category 4 28 km
2020 Delta Category 2 239 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 241 km
2008 Ike Category 2 257 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 223 km
2005 Rita Category 3 220 km
2002 Lili Category 1 259 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 231 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 288 km
1985 Danny Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

619 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 916 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 83 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 75 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 98 km 18
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 44 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 90 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 24 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-43/44 (5,340 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 C-43/44 5,340 87 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 85 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 82 km
2011 TD13 4,208 23 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 82 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 80 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 80 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,431 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 26 km
2021 C15/16 3,189 82 km
2019 C-15 16 27 3,130 82 km
2010 C-15 3,117 81 km
2024 RX KIS C-15-16 3,112 82 km
2022 C-29/35 3,088 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,079 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 44 km
1997 030 KISATCHIE HILLS 2,918 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in

Lucky has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").

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