Slaughter, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Feliciana Parish County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,264
Population
231/sq mi density
$80,417
Median Income
$34,078 per capita
$234,300
Home Value
$239,876 Zillow
$1,254
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,417 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,300 home value, $1,254/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Slaughter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7276°N, 91.1361°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | East Feliciana Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in |
Slaughter has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and November the driest (3.8").