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Rodessa, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caddo Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
160 Population 133/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $20,733 per capita
$66,000 Home Value $104,941 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rodessa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates32.9736°N, 93.9972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaddo Parish County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0445 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

38 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 M4.8 122 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 125 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 123 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 129 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 121 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 112 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 32 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 147 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 136 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 124 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 42 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 127 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 43 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 136 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 135 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 35 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 128 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 129 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 121 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 137 km
2008 Ike Category 2 252 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 300 km
2005 Rita Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

685 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 690 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 52 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 58 km 2
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 72 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 81 km 2
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 77 km 1
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 37 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 14 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 69 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 42 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 36 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,925 88 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 81 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 100 km
2011 592 2,278 18 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 41 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,649 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 94 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 58 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 77 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 95 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 10 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 31 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 93 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 43 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Rodessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.1").

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