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Merryville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Newton County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
956
Population
98/sq mi density
$26,554
Median Income
$26,931 per capita
$106,500
Home Value
$148,623 Zillow
$562
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
603
Violent Crime/100K
7,494 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$26,554 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $562/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
603 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Merryville 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 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7560°N, 93.5256°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beauregard Regional (DRI) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Merryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.7").