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Plain Dealing, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
852 Population 539/sq mi density
$31,298 Median Income $21,468 per capita
$99,700 Home Value $118,236 Zillow
$493 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$31,298 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$99,700 home value, $493/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Plain Dealing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation264 ft (80 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density539/sq mi
Coordinates32.9070°N, 93.6992°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBossier Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0398 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.64 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience35.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 126 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 130 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 130 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 131 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 127 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 92 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 35 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 147 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 131 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 97 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 43 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 102 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 44 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 112 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 130 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 33 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 131 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 133 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 103 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 116 km
2008 Ike Category 2 260 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 290 km
2005 Rita Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

666 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 688 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 44 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 46 km 2
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 97 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 65 km 2
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 35 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 62 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 18 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 69 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 49 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 71 km
2011 592 2,278 36 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 59 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 47 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 66 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 66 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 48 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 100 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 32 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 44 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 46 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 44 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 43 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,029 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Plain Dealing has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (3.2").

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