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Sikes, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
232
Population
149/sq mi density
$41,500
Median Income
$9,158 per capita
$90,900
Home Value
$100,883 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,408
Violent Crime/100K
5,742 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,408 violent crimes/100K (271% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sikes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 152 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0790°N, 92.4863°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Sikes has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.5").