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Red Chute, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,418 Population 805/sq mi density
$79,119 Median Income $31,531 per capita
$215,600 Home Value $224,059 Zillow
$1,821 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
642 Violent Crime/100K 4,749 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,119 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,600 home value, $1,821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
642 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Chute enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation201 ft (61 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density805/sq mi
Coordinates32.5703°N, 93.6131°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBossier Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0398 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.64 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience35.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

40 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 M4.8 101 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 106 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 109 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 103 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 105 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 36 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 132 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 35 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 101 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 96 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 33 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 96 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 143 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 113 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 30 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 126 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 104 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 107 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 80 km
2020 Delta Category 1 283 km
2008 Ike Category 2 236 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 253 km
2005 Rita Category 2 235 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 293 km
1985 Danny Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

684 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 899 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 21 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 15 km 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 93 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 76 km 18
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 88 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 66 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 97 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 44 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 85 km
2011 TD13 4,208 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 91 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 51 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,287 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,954 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,953 96 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,749 98 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 95 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 92 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,560 93 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,343 92 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 74 km
2011 592 2,278 52 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 85°F (30°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest

Red Chute has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.8").

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