Quitman, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
293
Population
315/sq mi density
$26,518
Median Income
$15,687 per capita
$85,600
Home Value
$141,833 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$26,518 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Quitman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3531°N, 92.7235°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
Quitman has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").