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Ruston, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
22,224
Population
1,049/sq mi density
$32,765
Median Income
$21,929 per capita
$226,700
Home Value
$222,018 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
41.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
3,057 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$32,765 median income, 1.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$226,700 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 296 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,049/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5330°N, 92.6353°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Ruston has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").