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Natchitoches, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Natchitoches Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,682
Population
763/sq mi density
$38,731
Median Income
$23,380 per capita
$188,400
Home Value
$182,275 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
997
Violent Crime/100K
6,880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,731 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
997 violent crimes/100K (162% 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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Natchitoches has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 49°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.5").