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Oak Ridge, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Morehouse Parish County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
55 Population 56/sq mi density
$175,000 Home Value $173,089 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,299 Violent Crime/100K 12,223 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,299 violent crimes/100K (242% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates32.6244°N, 91.7731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorehouse Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.9 / 100
Community Resilience43.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 23, 2024.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 101 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 94 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 135 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 104 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 107 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 108 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 100 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 92 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 94 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 144 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 2 243 km
2020 Laura Category 3 143 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 259 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 237 km
2002 Lili Category 1 296 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 236 km
1985 Elena Category 3 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

592 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 197 fatalities, 2,495 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 39 km 47
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 88 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 76 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 51 km 10
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 23 km 2
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 71 km 58
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 85 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 100 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 94 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 22 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 95 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 61 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 40 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 82 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 97 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 95 km
2010 DREW 1,283 92 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 67 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 90 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 67 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 67 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 67 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 66 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 67 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 67 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 64 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 75 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 66 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.7 in

Oak Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.1").

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