Natchitoches, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Natchitoches Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,682
Population
763/sq mi density
$38,731
Median Income
$23,380 per capita
$188,400
Home Value
$193,151 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
909
Violent Crime/100K
4,456 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$38,731 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
909 violent crimes/100K (139% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Natchitoches 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 Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 23.2 sq mi (60.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7348°N, 93.1009°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Natchitoches Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Alexandria International (AEX) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 |
Natchitoches 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").