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Mooringsport, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caddo Parish County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
633 Population 491/sq mi density
$21,889 Median Income $19,632 per capita
$76,100 Home Value $136,469 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
199 Violent Crime/100K 1,493 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,889 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$76,100 home value, $756/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mooringsport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates32.6794°N, 93.9602°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaddo Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0445 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

41 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 92 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 96 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 96 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 98 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 93 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 85 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 1 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 148 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 136 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 103 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 126 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 9 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 4 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 141 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 146 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 102 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 10 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 134 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 98 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 111 km
2008 Ike Category 2 226 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 267 km
2005 Rita Category 1 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

723 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 860 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 21 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 28 km 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 100 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 79 km 18
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 89 km 1
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 57 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 51 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 93 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 17 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,560 99 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 99 km
2011 592 2,278 20 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 29 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,614 87 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 31 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 68 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 94 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 26 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 63 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 11 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 65 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 62 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 13 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Mooringsport has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.0").

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