Sarepta, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
721 Population 442/sq mi density
$55,469 Median Income $25,183 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $84,822 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,469 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $731/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sarepta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates32.8950°N, 93.4515°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebster Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.78"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

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 M4.8 138 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 143 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 144 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 142 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 141 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 85 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 54 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 146 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 135 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 74 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 60 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 81 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 59 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 92 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 50 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 142 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 144 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 96 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 78 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 3 105 km
2008 Ike Category 2 274 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 289 km
2005 Rita Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

654 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 710 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 54 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 52 km 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 54 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 84 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 69 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 77 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 92 km
2011 TD13 4,208 100 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 69 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 48 km
2011 592 2,278 58 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 28 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 43 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 83 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 29 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 5 PBURN 1,541 99 km
2017 COMPARTMENT 4 P BURN 1,514 100 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 44 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,510 94 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 56 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 60 km
2022 WINN 14 1,336 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 97 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Sarepta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.8").

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