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Quitman, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
2.4
/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
299 sunny days/yr
1,408
Violent Crime/100K
5,742 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$26,518 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,408 violent crimes/100K (271% above avg)
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 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in |
Quitman has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.2").