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Provencal, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Natchitoches Parish County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
427 Population 174/sq mi density
$75,938 Median Income $35,693 per capita
$115,200 Home Value $182,275 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
1,030 Violent Crime/100K 6,784 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,938 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,200 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,030 violent crimes/100K (171% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Provencal 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

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates31.6547°N, 93.2001°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNatchitoches Parish County
Nearest AirportAlexandria International (AEX)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

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 M4.8 115 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 120 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 130 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 106 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 124 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 55 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 136 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 91 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 128 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 70 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 126 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 74 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 116 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 132 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 109 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 115 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 116 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 44 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 53 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 124 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 4 257 km
2020 Laura Category 4 40 km
2020 Delta Category 2 175 km
2019 Barry Category 1 248 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 195 km
2008 Ike Category 2 212 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 155 km
2005 Rita Category 3 154 km
2002 Lili Category 1 203 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 192 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 256 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 222 km
1985 Danny Category 1 190 km
1985 Juan Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 693 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 40 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 67 km 9
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 83 km 18
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 90 km 1
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 96 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 32 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 36 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 88 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 3, 1978 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 88 km 1
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 19, 1970 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,017 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 99 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 78 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 63 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 83 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 70 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 27 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 19 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 65 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 83 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 31 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 54 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 81 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 24 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Wettest

Provencal has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 49°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.5").

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