Plaquemine, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Iberville Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,136
Population
2,101/sq mi density
$76,857
Median Income
$33,377 per capita
$181,600
Home Value
$168,451 Zillow
$860
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
1,215
Violent Crime/100K
3,291 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,857 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,600 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,215 violent crimes/100K (220% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Plaquemine 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. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2832°N, 91.2438°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Iberville Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Acadiana Regional (ARA) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0437 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in |
Plaquemine has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (4.1").