Richmond, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Madison Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
529
Population
319/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$30,099 per capita
$169,600
Home Value
$134,992 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Richmond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3884°N, 91.1804°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and September the driest (3.3").