Mansura, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,254 Population 440/sq mi density
$20,938 Median Income $17,193 per capita
$103,600 Home Value $145,577 Zillow
$659 Median Rent 46.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$20,938 median income, 29.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $659/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mansura 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. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates31.0673°N, 92.0528°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRapides Parish County
Nearest AirportEsler Regional (ESF)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.60"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 197 km
2021 Ida Category 4 130 km
2020 Laura Category 4 120 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 227 km
2020 Delta Category 2 135 km
2019 Barry Category 1 164 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 238 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 87 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 171 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 234 km
2005 Rita Category 3 206 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 280 km
2002 Lili Category 2 121 km
1997 Danny Category 1 293 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 72 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 277 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 251 km
1985 Elena Category 3 219 km
1985 Danny Category 1 134 km
1985 Juan Category 1 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 604 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 95 km 9
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 46 km 1
May 17, 2020 EF3 71 km 1
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 92 km 1
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 14, 1984 EF3 98 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 20 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 92 km 1
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 19 km 1
Sep 12, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF3 86 km 1
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 29, 1972 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,496 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 67 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 75 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 93 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 50 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 98 km
2018 C-238 3,709 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 48 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,599 75 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,430 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,338 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,336 82 km
2019 C-265 3,336 84 km
2005 SIX MILE CREEK 3,267 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
April 67°F (20°C) 5.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 5.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Mansura has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.6").

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