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Midway, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · LaSalle Parish County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
852 Population 281/sq mi density
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Midway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation175 ft (53 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density281/sq mi
Coordinates31.6756°N, 92.1466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaSalle Parish County
Nearest AirportEsler Regional (ESF)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.5"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience66.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
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 Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 26, 2024.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 123 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 119 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 121 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 146 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 124 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 120 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 131 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 260 km
2021 Ida Category 4 175 km
2020 Laura Category 4 97 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 270 km
2020 Delta Category 2 189 km
2019 Barry Category 1 231 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 298 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 155 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 206 km
2005 Rita Category 3 227 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 250 km
2002 Lili Category 1 187 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 138 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 285 km
1985 Elena Category 3 248 km
1985 Danny Category 1 194 km
1985 Juan Category 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 432 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 64 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 25 km 1
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 26 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 89 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
May 18, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 83 km 1
Sep 12, 1982 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HWY 113 (7,104 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 HWY 113 7,104 100 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 98 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 87 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 66 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 47 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 84 km
2011 TD13 4,208 100 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 70 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 37 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,599 91 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 43 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,431 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,338 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Midway has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.5").

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