Sign In Register

Rayville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Richland Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,297 Population 1,427/sq mi density
$24,474 Median Income $12,634 per capita
$111,600 Home Value $160,723 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,474 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $731/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rayville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation80 ft (24 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,427/sq mi
Coordinates32.4710°N, 91.7574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRichland Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.71"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience63.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 23, 2024.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 112 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 105 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 148 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 116 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 120 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 120 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 113 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 103 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 105 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 143 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 227 km
2020 Laura Category 4 137 km
2020 Delta Category 2 285 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 295 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 242 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 298 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 231 km
2002 Lili Category 1 280 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 219 km
1985 Elena Category 3 271 km
1985 Danny Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

615 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 205 fatalities, 2,677 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 29 km 47
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 82 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 82 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 44 km 10
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 32 km 2
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 74 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 98 km 13
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 86 km 2
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 80 km 1
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 38 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 78 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 55 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 99 km
2022 WINN 85 86 87 1,593 100 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 83 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 83 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 83 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 83 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 81 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 83 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 82 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 81 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 90 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 81 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 85 km
2021 JONES LAKE 727 90 km
1998 BOLDINHOS 717 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in

Rayville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.1").

View full weather details →