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Port Allen, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Baton Rouge Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,928 Population 1,735/sq mi density
$59,380 Median Income $31,575 per capita
$167,700 Home Value $209,537 Zillow
$1,046 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
668 Violent Crime/100K 2,652 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,380 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,700 home value, $1,046/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
668 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Allen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation25 ft (8 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,735/sq mi
Coordinates30.4438°N, 91.2074°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWest Baton Rouge Parish County
Nearest AirportAcadiana Regional (ARA)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.80 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience79.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 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 98 km
2021 Ida Category 4 43 km
2020 Laura Category 4 210 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 128 km
2020 Delta Category 2 167 km
2019 Barry Category 1 134 km
2017 Nate Category 1 202 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 135 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 68 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 230 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 155 km
2005 Rita Category 3 254 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 175 km
2002 Lili Category 3 116 km
1998 Georges Category 2 221 km
1997 Danny Category 1 187 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 48 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 295 km
1988 Florence Category 1 216 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 726 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 76 km 1
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 35 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 84 km 2
Oct 14, 1984 EF3 24 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 9, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF3 73 km 1
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 26, 1973 EF3 14 km 0
Feb 29, 1972 EF3 19 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 25, 1969 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 96 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,022 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 4,022 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 96 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX 2,279 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,229 95 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO BB26 2,008 96 km
2010 BURN BLOCK 14 1,502 100 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 36N 1,357 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,218 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,206 92 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO 36 N RX 1,194 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,174 97 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB 35 RX 1,173 93 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB39 S2 RX 1,129 93 km
2019 HOMOCHITTO RX BB 65 SUB 2 1,118 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,108 96 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 35 1,091 93 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 65 1,039 96 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 65N 977 98 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB 65 SUB3 RX 956 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 956 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
May 74°F (24°C) 5.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in

Port Allen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.9").

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