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South Mansfield, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · De Soto Parish County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
500 Population 735/sq mi density
$15,592 Median Income $13,885 per capita
$357 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
652 Violent Crime/100K 5,651 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$15,592 median income, 20.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
South Mansfield 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 53.4 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 Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation359 ft (109 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density735/sq mi
Coordinates32.0171°N, 93.7180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDe Soto Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience32.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 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 62 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 68 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 76 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 58 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 71 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 40 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 78 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 119 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 73 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 36 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 148 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 69 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 75 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 89 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 37 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 68 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 61 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 66 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 36 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 58 km
2020 Delta Category 2 227 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 258 km
2008 Ike Category 2 188 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 191 km
2005 Rita Category 3 173 km
2002 Lili Category 1 262 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 255 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 277 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 242 km
1985 Danny Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

657 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 998 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 58 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 54 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 27 km 18
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 47 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 41 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 77 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RXCOMP89-90-93-115 (10,602 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 85 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 90 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 90 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 78 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 39 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 42 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 90 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 83 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 88 km
2010 RX10COMP31-32-33-34 4,317 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,239 90 km
2021 FIRE 4,231 88 km
2011 TD13 4,208 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,919 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,918 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,904 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,856 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in

South Mansfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.8").

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