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Roseland, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,125 Population 541/sq mi density
$46,003 Median Income $17,226 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $132,528 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
1,021 Violent Crime/100K 5,405 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,003 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,021 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Roseland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation129 ft (39 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density541/sq mi
Coordinates30.7639°N, 90.5106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTangipahoa Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.8"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.2 / 100
Community Resilience65.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 33 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 135 km
2021 Ida Category 4 33 km
2020 Laura Category 4 270 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 86 km
2020 Delta Category 2 241 km
2020 Sally Category 2 268 km
2019 Barry Category 1 208 km
2017 Nate Category 1 150 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 152 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 137 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 95 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 178 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 258 km
2002 Lili Category 3 192 km
1998 Georges Category 2 155 km
1997 Danny Category 1 177 km
1995 Erin Category 1 289 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 118 km
1988 Florence Category 1 195 km
1985 Elena Category 3 68 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

696 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 1,036 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 65 km 4
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF4 95 km 4
Jan 10, 1975 EF4 46 km 9
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 60 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 41 km 0
Dec 23, 2014 EF3 83 km 3
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 80 km 0
May 26, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 27, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 77 km 2
Oct 14, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 33 km 0
Feb 21, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 4,768 74 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,022 70 km
2007 THICK CREEK 3,960 99 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 3,826 78 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 84 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 90 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB24 2,458 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 81 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 2,394 75 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX 2,279 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,229 85 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB25 2,183 75 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 2,182 77 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,143 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,111 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,071 73 km
2000 UNIT 1 B 2,030 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 5.6 in
March 60°F (15°C) 6.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in

Roseland has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.7").

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