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Pitkin, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
460 Population 74/sq mi density
$111,715 Median Income $55,834 per capita
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
603 Violent Crime/100K 7,494 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$111,715 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
603 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pitkin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation149 ft (45 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates30.9364°N, 92.9300°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAllen Parish County
Nearest AirportBeauregard Regional (DRI)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.77"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience39.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 139 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 129 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 132 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 135 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 128 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 136 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 138 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 135 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 240 km
2021 Ida Category 4 207 km
2020 Laura Category 4 46 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 296 km
2020 Delta Category 2 93 km
2019 Barry Category 1 164 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 289 km
2008 Ike Category 2 226 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 121 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 96 km
2005 Rita Category 3 122 km
2002 Lili Category 2 120 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 127 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 277 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 205 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 175 km
1985 Elena Category 2 300 km
1985 Juan Category 1 174 km
1985 Danny Category 1 106 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

677 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 542 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 96 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 19 km 9
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 98 km 1
May 17, 2020 EF3 83 km 1
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 34 km 1
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 93 km 1
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 60 km 0
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 96 km 2
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 12, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 11, 1968 EF3 94 km 0
May 1, 1967 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 70 km
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 34 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 99 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 90 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 11 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 99 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 40 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 16 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 59 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 24 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 100 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 54 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 94 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 43 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 15 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 64 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Driest
May 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
December 51°F (10°C) 6.8 in Wettest

Pitkin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (4.1").

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