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McNary, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
266 Population 145/sq mi density
$51,500 Median Income $23,940 per capita
$118,300 Home Value $138,456 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
1,765 Violent Crime/100K 7,736 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,500 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,765 violent crimes/100K (364% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
McNary enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates30.9904°N, 92.5815°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEvangeline Parish County
Nearest AirportAlexandria International (AEX)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.53"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.6 / 100
Community Resilience20.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 13, 2024.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 146 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 137 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 143 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 146 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 142 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 224 km
2021 Ida Category 4 176 km
2020 Laura Category 4 72 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 271 km
2020 Delta Category 2 104 km
2019 Barry Category 1 159 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 267 km
2008 Ike Category 2 259 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 101 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 124 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 284 km
2005 Rita Category 3 155 km
2002 Lili Category 2 113 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 100 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 233 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 205 km
1985 Elena Category 2 268 km
1985 Danny Category 1 111 km
1985 Juan Category 1 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

631 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 582 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 92 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 46 km 9
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 70 km 1
May 17, 2020 EF3 66 km 1
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 67 km 1
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 40 km 1
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF3 98 km 1
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 100 km 2
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 29, 1969 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 11, 1968 EF3 100 km 0
May 1, 1967 EF3 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 28 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 24 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 19 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 32 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 67 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 53 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 26 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 84 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 20 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 35 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 41 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 49 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,147 92 km
2018 C-238 3,709 44 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest

McNary has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (4.5").

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