Opelousas, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
15,662
Population
1,620/sq mi density
$36,260
Median Income
$19,584 per capita
$113,000
Home Value
$133,528 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
1,369
Violent Crime/100K
5,045 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$36,260 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,369 violent crimes/100K (260% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Opelousas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5249°N, 92.0817°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 49.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in |
Opelousas has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (4.5").