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Palmetto, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Landry Parish County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
127
Population
143/sq mi density
$26,615
Median Income
$53,462 per capita
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
832
Violent Crime/100K
1,830 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$26,615 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
832 violent crimes/100K (119% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmetto 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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7177°N, 91.9091°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Landry Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Palmetto has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (4.3").