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Melville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Pointe Coupee Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
684
Population
543/sq mi density
$41,406
Median Income
$18,764 per capita
$111,900
Home Value
$77,942 Zillow
69°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
832
Violent Crime/100K
1,830 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,406 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
832 violent crimes/100K (119% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Melville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6920°N, 91.7505°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pointe Coupee Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Melville has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (4.2").