Montgomery, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
881 Population 426/sq mi density
$57,813 Median Income $27,316 per capita
$80,200 Home Value $120,480 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,813 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,200 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation159 ft (48 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates31.6674°N, 92.8871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant Parish County
Nearest AirportAlexandria International (AEX)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience38.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 143 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 148 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 135 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 67 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 120 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 100 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 146 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 145 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 148 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 103 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 144 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 138 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 59 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 64 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 144 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 145 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 63 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 100 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 67 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 298 km
2021 Ida Category 4 231 km
2020 Laura Category 4 42 km
2020 Delta Category 2 174 km
2019 Barry Category 1 239 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 179 km
2008 Ike Category 2 241 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 167 km
2005 Rita Category 3 174 km
2002 Lili Category 1 194 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 172 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 272 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 238 km
1985 Danny Category 1 186 km
1985 Juan Category 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

526 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 16 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 68 km 9
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 96 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 23 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 60 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 3, 1978 EF3 97 km 2
Jan 18, 1973 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 49 km 0
Dec 29, 1969 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 11, 1968 EF3 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AIRPORT (8,458 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 90 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 75 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 63 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 66 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 27 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 33 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 70 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 56 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 39 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 25 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 64 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 21 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 66 km
2011 TD13 4,208 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,833 91 km
2024 SNF LAKEVIEW RX 3,790 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in

Montgomery has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 50°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.3").

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