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Newellton, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tensas Parish County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
909 Population 1,196/sq mi density
$25,477 Median Income $16,546 per capita
$45,500 Home Value $112,286 Zillow
$528 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
640 Violent Crime/100K 4,426 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$25,477 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,500 home value, $528/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
640 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Newellton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,196/sq mi
Coordinates32.0726°N, 91.2393°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTensas Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.1 / 100
Community Resilience31.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 128 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 122 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 122 km
Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 145 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 120 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 146 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 125 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 1 277 km
2021 Ida Category 4 169 km
2020 Laura Category 4 176 km
2020 Delta Category 2 270 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 234 km
2019 Barry Category 1 290 km
2017 Nate Category 1 283 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 207 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 299 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 175 km
2002 Lili Category 1 252 km
1998 Georges Category 2 276 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 180 km
1985 Elena Category 3 205 km
1985 Danny Category 1 269 km
1985 Juan Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

678 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 301 fatalities, 3,494 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 41 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 66 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 43 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 88 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 37 km 10
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 96 km 12
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 64 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 73 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 56 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 47 km 32
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 98 km 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 4,768 88 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,022 95 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 3,826 83 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 79 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 85 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB24 2,458 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 81 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 2,394 88 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX 2,279 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,229 87 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB25 2,183 88 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 2,182 84 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,143 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,111 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,071 88 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB 2,021 84 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO BB26 2,008 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 65°F (19°C) 5.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in
December 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in

Newellton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.2").

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