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Shongaloo, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
110 Population 14/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $28,601 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $84,822 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
596 Violent Crime/100K 2,635 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
596 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Shongaloo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates32.9403°N, 93.2932°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebster Parish County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

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

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 89 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 69 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 142 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 75 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 145 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 59 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 75 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 146 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 65 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 77 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 65 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 71 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 62 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 92 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 101 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 66 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 67 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 65 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 93 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 91 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 3 106 km
2008 Ike Category 2 287 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 295 km
2005 Rita Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 720 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 68 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 65 km 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 46 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 75 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 53 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 53 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TXCLR-FY22-RX-W (3,288 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 85 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 34 km
2011 592 2,278 74 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 26 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 29 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 98 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 26 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 5 PBURN 1,541 97 km
2017 COMPARTMENT 4 P BURN 1,514 98 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 29 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,510 94 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 70 km
2024 RX WINN C-6 1,381 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 69 km
2022 WINN 14 1,336 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,312 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in

Shongaloo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.1").

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