Mathews, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafourche Parish County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,579
Population
397/sq mi density
$83,405
Median Income
$49,234 per capita
$218,800
Home Value
$164,707 Zillow
$1,057
Median Rent
14.6% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,405 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, $1,057/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mathews enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6822°N, 90.5559°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafourche Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 54.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0390 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 5.2 in |
Mathews has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and November the driest (3.3").