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Point Place, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Natchitoches Parish County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
589 Population 601/sq mi density
$303,100 Home Value $182,275 Zillow
$2,190 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
1,030 Violent Crime/100K 6,784 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,030 violent crimes/100K (171% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Point Place enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation106 ft (32 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density601/sq mi
Coordinates31.6876°N, 93.0250°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNatchitoches Parish County
Nearest AirportAlexandria International (AEX)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

32 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 M4.8 130 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 135 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 145 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 122 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 140 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 58 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 142 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 108 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 135 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 86 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 134 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 90 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 133 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 138 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 125 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 131 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 132 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 49 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 55 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 244 km
2020 Laura Category 4 36 km
2020 Delta Category 2 177 km
2019 Barry Category 1 245 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 188 km
2008 Ike Category 2 229 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 164 km
2005 Rita Category 3 167 km
2002 Lili Category 1 200 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 183 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 267 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 233 km
1985 Danny Category 1 190 km
1985 Juan Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

541 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 533 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 24 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 69 km 9
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 97 km 18
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 97 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 23 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 49 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 12 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 3, 1978 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 18, 1973 EF3 84 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RXCOMP89-90-93-115 (10,602 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 94 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 79 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 99 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 71 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 69 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 26 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 26 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 69 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 99 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 35 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 37 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 73 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 20 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
February 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
April 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Wettest

Point Place has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 49°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.5").

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